Question 1

Prescriptions for Schedule III through Schedule V drugs are valid for how long from the date on the prescription form?

Accepted Answer

A) This is not correct.
B) This is not correct.
D) This is not correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the things included in the directions for use that appears on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of the dose is included in the directions, such as take two tablets before bedtime.
B) This is on the prescription form, but it is not directions for use.
C) The frequency of the dose is included in the directions, such as take one tablet three times a day.
D) The route of administration is included in the direction, such as take one tablet by mouth.

Question 3

Which type of prescription is generated by a computer and not signed by the physician?

Accepted Answer

A) Computerized prescriptions are printed out and signed by the physician.
C) Verbal prescriptions are not generated by a computer.
D) Written prescriptions are signed by the physician and are not generated by a computer.

Question 4

A prescription form is used to convey to ________ a written record of a physician's order of a drug for a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) the physician does not write a prescription to another physician.
C) the physician does not write a prescription to the patient, but for the patient.
D) One of these answers is correct.

Question 5

What is the name given to a group of specific orders that are preprinted on a hospital's physician's order sheet? They often pertain to a protocol of treatment related to a specific disease or surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) Automatic stop orders originate from the hospital pharmacy and are not preprinted on the physician's order sheet.
B) Medication orders are individually written on the physician's order sheet, not preprinted as a group.
D) Verbal orders are orders given verbally, not preprinted as group on the physician's order sheet.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT used when writing a drug name on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) While abbreviations of drug names should be avoided because they can be misread, they can be used.
C) The generic name is often used when writing the drug's name on a prescription.
D) The trade name is often used when writing the drug's name on a prescription.

Question 7

All of the following are identifying information about the prescriber that is preprinted on a prescription form,EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) This is preprinted on the prescription form.
B) is NOT included on the preprinted form. It is written in by the physician.
C) This is preprinted on the prescription form.
D) This is preprinted on the prescription form.

Question 8

Prescriptions for most drugs (except schedule drugs)are valid for how long from the date on the prescription form?

Accepted Answer

A) This is not correct.
B) This is not correct.
C) This is not correct.

Question 9

A legitimate Internet pharmacy ________

Accepted Answer

A) An unscrupulous Internet pharmacy, not a legitimate one, will provide prescription drugs without a prescription.
B) An unscrupulous Internet pharmacy, not a legitimate one, is an easy source of drugs for an addict.
D) There is only one correct answer.

Question 10

In a prescription or medication order,after the drug name and the drug strength,the next thing that would be the written is the ________.

Accepted Answer

B) the physician's signature is at the end of the prescription form.
C) if included, the patient's age and weight are at the beginning of a prescription form.
D) The unique Rx number is assigned by the pharmacist, not written in the prescription or medication order.

Question 11

Nonprescription (over-the-counter)drugs ________

Accepted Answer

B) While nonprescription drugs do not require a prescription, they can only be purchased by an adult.
C) Nonprescription drugs do not require a prescription.
D) Nonprescription drugs do not require a prescription.

Question 12

A pharmacist can fill a prescription without having it on a prescription form and without a physician's signature for which of the following types of drugs?

Accepted Answer

B) Schedule I drugs are illegal to prescribe.
C) Schedule II drugs are controlled substances and require a written and signed prescription.
D) Schedule III drugs are controlled substances and require a written and signed prescription.

Question 13

A ________ prescription is handwritten by the physician on a single preprinted sheet.

Accepted Answer

A) A computerized prescription is done on the computer, not handwritten.
B) Electronic prescriptions are generated by the computer.
C) Verbal prescriptions are not handwritten; they are given over the telephone.

Question 14

Which type of medication order is carried out before a physician's signature is obtained?

Accepted Answer

A) An electronic order is carried out after it has been signed.
B) A standing order is carried out after it has been signed.
D) A written order is carried out after it has been signed.

Question 15

A prescription can be written by all of the following,EXCEPT ________

Accepted Answer

A) A physician or dentist can write a prescription.
B) podiatrist or optometrist can write a prescription.
D) A physician's assistant or nurse practitioner can write a prescription.

Question 16

All drug orders in the hospital carry an automatic stop order that is activated whenever a patient ________.

Accepted Answer

A) This is true, but it is not the only correct statement.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct statement.

Question 17

Prescriptions for Schedule II drugs are valid for how long from the date on the prescription form?

Accepted Answer

B) This is not correct.
C) This is not correct.
D) This is not correct.

Question 18

Which type of prescription is typed into the medical office's computer system,a copy printed out,and then signed by the physician and given to the patient?

Accepted Answer

B) Electronic prescriptions are generated by a computer, but are not signed by the physician; an electronic signature is automatically imprinted on the bottom of the prescription.
C) Verbal prescriptions are not typed into a medical office's computer system, but are provided over the telephone or in person.
D) Written prescriptions are not typed into the medical office's computer system, but are handwritten.

Question 19

Several ethical concerns have been raised about online pharmacies that offer "prescription drugs without a prescription." Which of the following statements is NOT one of the ethical concerns about these types of online pharmacies.

Accepted Answer

B) This IS one of the ethical concerns.
C) This IS one of the ethical concerns.
D) This IS one of the ethical concerns.

Question 20

What type of order does not originate with the physician,but with the hospital pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

B) Medication orders originate with the physician.
C) Standing orders originate with the physician.
D) Verbal orders originate with the physician.

Quiz 6: The Prescription