Exam 1: NU641 / NU 641 (Latest
Update ) Advanced
Clinical Pharmacology
| Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct - Regis
Question:
when writing a prescription, it is important to include this if prescribing for
pediatric or elderly patients?
Answer:
weight
Question:
if a generic substitution is not desired per patient (or if brand name is
medically necessary) it is important to write what on the prescription?
Answer:
dispense as written
,Question:
if a generic substitution is not desired per patient (or if brand name is
medically necessary) it is important to write what on the prescription in MA?
Answer:
no substitution
Question:
what are the components of a written prescription?
Answer:
patient full name and address
prescriber's full name
prescriber address
prescriber phone number
prescriber NPI and DEA number
date of issuance
prescriber signature
drug name
dose and dosage form
amount prescribed
directions for use
refill instructions
, Question:
what are prescription writing guidelines?
Answer:
use preprinted tamper-proof prescription pads
write complete name of drug
write drug strength and dosage
write drug form
write date of prescription
use metric units mg or mL
avoid abbreviations
avoid "as directed" or "as needed"
include general indication for use
indicate if safety cap is not required
Question:
what are the two types of ADRs?
Answer:
pharmacological
idiosyncratic
Update ) Advanced
Clinical Pharmacology
| Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct - Regis
Question:
when writing a prescription, it is important to include this if prescribing for
pediatric or elderly patients?
Answer:
weight
Question:
if a generic substitution is not desired per patient (or if brand name is
medically necessary) it is important to write what on the prescription?
Answer:
dispense as written
,Question:
if a generic substitution is not desired per patient (or if brand name is
medically necessary) it is important to write what on the prescription in MA?
Answer:
no substitution
Question:
what are the components of a written prescription?
Answer:
patient full name and address
prescriber's full name
prescriber address
prescriber phone number
prescriber NPI and DEA number
date of issuance
prescriber signature
drug name
dose and dosage form
amount prescribed
directions for use
refill instructions
, Question:
what are prescription writing guidelines?
Answer:
use preprinted tamper-proof prescription pads
write complete name of drug
write drug strength and dosage
write drug form
write date of prescription
use metric units mg or mL
avoid abbreviations
avoid "as directed" or "as needed"
include general indication for use
indicate if safety cap is not required
Question:
what are the two types of ADRs?
Answer:
pharmacological
idiosyncratic
