Question

1.) Name at least three (3) medications in tablet dosage forms that have to be dispensed in the original container. What are the components of the SIG?

2.) The provider writes a prescription as follows: Jane Doe Ambien 5mg Take 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime #60 DS: 30 Refills: #6 Signed: Dr. Smith Do you need to edit anything on this prescription? If so, explain your changes.

3.) The following hard copy prescription is handed to you by a patient: John Doe Roxicodone 5 mg Take 1 tablet by mouth at every four hours for pain levels 8 – 10 not alleviated by ibuprofen #120 DS: 20 Refills: #1 Signed: Dr.Williams Does this prescription require any edits?

4.) Expand the pharmaceutical abbreviations on the SIG.

a. Inj 1 mL SQ AC _________________________________________________________

b. Ins 2gtts ou qhs __________________________________________________________

c. T1 tab po ac _____________________________________________________________

d. Inh 1 pf q4-6h prn _________________________________________________________

e. Ins 1 supp pr prn __________________________________________________________

f. Instill 5 gtts ad qid _________________________________________________________

g. T1 tab po qwk ____________________________________________________________

5.) You are processing two prescriptions for a seven (7) year old. One is for Tylenol 160mg/5mL and the other one is for Motrin 100mg/5mL. The pediatric dosing of acetaminophen is 10 mg/kg/dose to 15 mg/kg/dose and for ibuprofen is 10 mg/kg/dose. The provider want the lowest dose for both medications. How many milliliters per dose of Tylenol and Motrin should be dispensed? The patient weighs 47 lbs. Show your calculations.

Answer 1

1. Some drugs, per the manufacturer, are to be dispensed in their original container due to the sensitivity, integrity, and stability of the medication. Medications can be sensitive to many things including light, temperature, humidity, or moisture. It is important to properly maintain and store your medications according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. Examples :-

- Hepsera

- Nitroglycerin

- Miscardis

2. No, everything is written in the prescription including tablet , dosage ,by mouth ,at night and for 60days and refill idetaila and also it's signed

3. No ,there is no need for any editing in the prescription . Every component of a drug prescription is mentioned there like route ,dosage , frequency , how many days, refill details , signature of physician , days of supply etc .

4. Abbreviations :-

- Inj . 1ml SQ AC means Inj 1ml subcutaneous route before meals .

b. Ins 2gtts ou qhs means 2 drops both eye 4 hourly.

c. T1 tab po ac means 1 tablet per orally before meals

d. Inh 1 pf q4-6h prn means inhaler 1puff every 4-6 hourly .