Parts of an RX

What does NR mean?

No refill

What is an e-RX?

Electronic prescription

What is a DAW2?

Patient requested brand name, generic is allowed

What could be used as a Patient Identifier?

Name, DOB, Phone number, Address

What is required on all RXs that are CS?

DEA Number

What is the list of medication, strength & quantity on an RX?

Inscription

What is required for all service reimbursements?

NPI number

What is the purpose of the Subscription?

Instructions for the Pharmacist

What do we call the directions for patient use?

Sig(na)

What is a DAW1?

Prescriber wants brand

What dosage form can be administered by mouth or intranasally?

Inhalation

What is a topical dosage form that is mainly oil?

Ointment

What dosage form has high alcohol content?

Tincture

What dosage form must be unwrapped before administration?

Suppositories

What form of liquid is made with high sugar content?

Syrup

Which of the following is required when withdrawing medication from an ampule?

Filter needle

Filter syringe

18G needle

22G needle

Filter needle

What color is designated for disposal containers for hazardous waste, sharps, & trash?

Yellow

What type of ring is scored, or weakened around the glass neck where the ampule is meant to break?

Break ring

What type of spill kit is used to contain & clean a hazardous spill?

Hazardous spill kit

What is a sterile compounded labeling requirement?

Infusion rate, BUD, Med order number

What type of air pressure room does the hazardous compounding area utilize?

Negative air pressure

What type of mat do we use when mixing hazardous drugs?

Chemo mat

What is the direction of airflow in a BSC that is used to compound hazardous sterile compounds?

Top to bottom

Which of the following is a route NIOSH categorizes risks for exposure to hazardous agents?

Ingestion

Trauma

Direct skin contact

All the above

All the above