Chapter 4 - Order entry and processing

5 refills

maximum number of refills permitted on a Schedule IV prescription

sodium fluoride

exempt from being dispensed in child-resistant container.

Retin-A

A medication that may require a prior authorization due to the patient's age

a prescription is written with "PRN" refills. What is the maximum number of refills permitted by law

12

Shake well

an auxiliary label that would be appropriate for a suspension

Inscription

refers to the name and strength of the medication

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

COPD

Signa

part of a prescription that indicates the directions to the patient

Emulsions

can be compounded by using the continental (dry gum) method.

NCPDP

an organization that developed billing rejection codes for third-party prescriptions

Adjudication

refers to the processing of a prescription claim to a third-party provider

Beyond-use date

used to describe the date assigned to a unit-dose package

1 year from the date the prescription was written

period of time for a prescription for a non-controlled medication with PRN refills

Community pharmacy

pharmacy setting that utilizes Baker Cells® as an automatic dispensing system

DAW 3

DAW number assigned to a prescription where generic substitution is authorized however the pharmacist selected the product dispensed

multiples of 5

how to count prescriptions

30 mL

total volume of medication that a unit dose package as a plastic cup contains

An amber unit-dose blister pack is used for

tablets and capsules

collect patient information

job of the pharmacy technician

Give of such doses

"dtd"

02 relationship

identifies the cardholder's spouse covered under a prescription drug plan

Elixir

a clear, sweetened, flavored hydroalcoholic containing water and alcohol

Syrup

a dosage form that can be prepared by the heat method

Have the patient sign a form or the back of the prescription indicating that he or she has requested an easy-open container.

must be done if a patient requests an easy-open container

Single-dose container

a single-unit container ONLY intended for parenteral administration

Take two tablets by mouth four times a day before meals and at bedtime.

sig: "2 tab PO qid ac and hs"

Geometric dilution

a technique that is used in mixing two ingredients of unequal quantities

Reconstitution

a process used in mixing a liquid and powder to form a suspension or solution

medication guide

A patient receiving a prescription for Coumadin (warfarin) should receive this with their prescription

Hermetic

type of container that prevents air from reaching the medication

DAW 1

A prescriber writes in their own handwriting: "Brand Name Medically Necessary."

DAW 0

assigned if no product is selected

Below

meaning of the prefix hypo-

Tight container

type of container that protects the contents from contamination by liquids, solids, or vapors

The plan of the custodial parent is used first if:

two or more plans cover dependent children of separated or divorced parents who do not have joint custody of the children

Directions for use

a piece of information that is required on a patient's prescription

subscription

Any special instructions or directions to the pharmacist

3840 mL

The amountof a prescription that is written for a gallon of PEG

Easy to package, transport, store and dispense

an advantage of a solid dosage form

A Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance prescription is written with five refills and filled today at the pharmacy. Two weeks later, the patient requests that it be transferred to another pharmacy. How many times may it be transferred?

once

Four times a day

qid

DEA number

prescriber information that is required on a prescription for Ultram (tramadol)

the pharmacy receives a prescription for Ed Tarboosch:

Warfarin 5 mg #45

1 ½ tablets PO QD for blood clotting

How many days will this prescription last?`

30 days

Within 15 minutes of receiving the medication order

stat order

a prescriber or a patient may request that one is placed on the container.

EZ-open prescription bottle lids