Prescription & Medication Orders: Labs
Laboratory Procedures
I. Interpret each of the following signa and translate into English as they would appear on a prescription label.
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1. gtts. ii a.u. b.i.d.
2. ung. p.a.a. q12h
3. caps ii stat, then 1 q6h a.t.c.
4. 1 supp p.r. q6h prn N & V
5. tabs i q.i.d., 1/2 hr a.c. and h.s.
6. 2 tsp. pulv ex aq p.o. t.i.d., p.c.
7. tab i ss h.s., p.r.n. sleep. Non rep.
8. tab i q.o.d. in am
9. gtts i o.d. q.d.
10. 4 tbls. in O aq. dist.; gargle 1 f oz. q4h
II. Translate each of the following subscriptions into English.
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11. M. et. div. caps No. L
12. M. Ft. elix.; disp O.
13. M. Ft. sol.; disp ss cong.
14. M. et. ft. charts No. XL
15. Ft. supp. rect.; disp # xiv
III. Answer the following questions based on the prescription which precedes them.
Jacquelyn Hyde, MD RX #51102
123 Upendown Rd.
Nowhere, NC 27000
Phone: 555-1234 DEA # AH0079411
Name: Dan D. Lyon, Jr. Date: Today
Address: 123 Jackla Lane Phone: 555-5678
Rx
Acetaminophen 0.650
Codeine phosphate 0.030
M. FT. D.T.D. caps #20
Sig: i q4-6h prn pain
Refills: none
Product selection permitted Dispense as written
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16. How much acetaminophen (in mg.) is contained in each capsule?
17. How many grams of codeine phosphate are needed to prepare the entire prescription?
Jacquelyn Hyde, MD RX #51102
123 Upendown Rd.
Nowhere, NC 27000
Phone: 555-1234 DEA # AH0079411
Name: Dan D. Lyon, Jr. Date: Today
Address: 123 Jackla Lane Phone: 555-5678
Rx
Acetaminophen 780 mg
Codeine phosphate 30 mg
Lactose q.s. 2000 mg
M. FT. caps #12
Sig: i q6h prn pain
Refills: 5
Product selection permitted Dispense as written
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18. How many mg. of Acetaminophen and Codeine phosphate are contained in each capsule?
19. If the patient follows the directions given, what is the soonest that the patient should return for a refill of the prescription?
20. Type an appropriate label for the prescription above and attach below. (This is a class III controlled substance, don’t forget the required auxiliary label.)
Jacquelyn Hyde, MD RX #51103
123 Upendown Rd.
Nowhere, NC 27000
Phone: 555-1234 DEA # AH0079411
Name: Dan D. Lyon, Jr. Date: Today
Address: 123 Jackla Lane Phone: 555-5678
Rx
Hydrocortisone cream
Sig: apply to face b.i.d. after cleansing
Refills: 3
Product selection permitted Dispense as written
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21. What information is missing from the preceding prescription?
22. What auxiliary label(s) would you attach to the completed product?