M4.2 Interpreting Directions for Use
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Specialty
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12th Grade
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Hard
Joycelynn Young
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28 Slides • 29 Questions
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Open Ended
Why is it important for healthcare professionals to accurately interpret directions for use on prescription medication orders?
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Open Ended
List and explain the basic parts of directions for use that must be included on an Rx.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the directions for use on a written Rx?
Patient's insurance information
How to take the medication
How many doses to take
When to take the medication
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Multiple Choice
According to the slides, why is it important not to add assumed information to prescription directions without pharmacist approval?
It may cause harm or inappropriate medication use
It saves time for the prescriber
It helps the patient understand better
It is required by insurance companies
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following are examples of word choices for medication administration directions?
Take, Apply, Unwrap and insert, Place or instill
Eat, Drink, Sleep, Walk
Mix, Shake, Pour, Stir
Read, Write, Listen, Speak
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Open Ended
How do abbreviations for number of units help in prescription writing, and what are some potential risks if they are misinterpreted?
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Multiple Choice
Which abbreviation stands for 'ointment' in dosage forms?
ung or oint
cr
supp
cap(s)
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Multiple Select
Which of the following abbreviations are used for controlled release products?
LA
SR
CR
mg
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Multiple Select
Select all abbreviations that refer to times or frequency of administration.
q4h
AM
mg
stat
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Multiple Choice
What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean in medication administration?
as needed
every hour
after food or meal
before food or meal
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between 'bid' and 'tid' in terms of medication administration frequency.
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Multiple Choice
Which abbreviation stands for acetaminophen?
AMP
APAP
ASA
EPI
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Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'KCI' as shown in the medication abbreviations table?
Potassium chloride
Potassium sulfate
Calcium chloride
Sodium chloride
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following abbreviations can be misinterpreted for hydrocortisone?
CPM
PBZ
HCTZ
NSAID
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Open Ended
Why is it important to be cautious when using the abbreviation 'MgSO₄' in medical prescriptions?
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Multiple Select
Select all abbreviations that refer to types of water used in medication preparation.
aq or aqua
aq dist
MDV
NS
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Multiple Choice
Which abbreviation stands for 'shortness of breath'?
SOB
SSRI
SNRI
SR
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Open Ended
Why is it important to never guess the meaning of an abbreviation on a prescription?
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Multiple Choice
What is a potential issue with using the abbreviation 'OJ' in medical instructions?
It can be confused with 'OS' (left eye)
It is not a standard abbreviation
It means 'oral juice'
It can be confused with 'OD' (right eye)
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Open Ended
Describe a strategy you could use to reduce errors when working with medical abbreviations.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following abbreviations are recommended to be avoided due to risk of misinterpretation?
AD
AU
cc
SR
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Multiple Choice
Which abbreviation is commonly mistaken for 'every hour' and what should be used instead?
qhs, nightly or every bedtime
SC, subcut or subcutaneously
SQ, subcut or subcutaneously
ss, sliding scale, one-half, or 1/2
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Open Ended
What questions do you still have about interpreting pharmacy abbreviations or translating prescribers’ directions for use?
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Open Ended
What are two main objectives of this module on interpreting directions for use?
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Open Ended
Explain why it is important to avoid using abbreviations like 'U', 'IU', and 'QD' in medical prescriptions. Provide examples of potential errors that could occur and suggest safer alternatives.
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