Question

Question 1 1 pts Prescription #1 Dr. Longbottom wants Mr. Filch to have Zantac 150mg, one tablet twice a day by mouth for six months for peptic ulcer. Patient Name: Mr. Argus Filch Rx: Zantac 150 mg #_ Sig: _ Refills: Physician: Dr. Longbottom

Answer 1

Rx

Zantac 150mg #360 tablets.

Sig: Take one tablet twice a day by mouth for peptic ulcer, for 6 months continuously.

Refills: zero.

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An ideal prescription should be written in legible, clear handwriting.it should contain details to clearly identify the patient, medication prescribed and the mode of drug administration. Avoid Latin abbreviation which may lead to dispensing errors. The therapeutic purpose of the drug must be included. The dose of the medication, time, route and duration of the drug administration should be included. The details of the physician who prescribes medication, date of the prescription must be icluded.no of tablets, bottles etc must be included.

An ideal prescription also includes whether the medication should be refilled and finally the signature of the physician.