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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

 

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

 

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

 

21. What information is missing from the preceding prescription?

22. What auxiliary label(s) would you attach to the completed product?