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What are the three parts of the prescription?
Header
Body
Signature
What is in the header?
Doctors Name
Address
Phone Number
Patient Address
DEA Number
Date
What is in the body?
Drug Name
Strength
Dosage Form
Instructions for use
refill information
Written prescriptions are important in what type of organization?
Retail- It may be sent electronically or hand written but it must always contain the three parts of the prescription
What system do hospitals use when it comes to administering prescription medication?
MAR- Medication Administration Record
The MAR is a single central recording sheet of all medications the patient is currently taking and who is administering those doses.
What is included on the MAR?
Patient Name
Age
Hospital Billing Number
Drug Name
Dosage
Route of Administration
Practitioner's Name and Title
How long after the prescription date can a prescription be filled?
You have 6 months from the prescription date.
What is the maximum number of refills that can be recieved on a single prescription for a schedule 3-5 drug?
5 refills
How many refills are allowed on Schedule 2 drugs?
None
When partial filling a schedule 2 drug, how long does the Pharmacis have to fulfill the prescription?
72 hours
Author
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Card Set
Chapter 11
Description
Prescriptions, Abbreviations
Updated
6/20/2012, 3:15:31 PM
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