Instructions say P.O. q 4 h prn pain. Can you rewrite in English?

1. Instructions say P.O. q 4 h prn pain. • Can you rewrite in English?

2. Prescriptions – Chapter 5

3. Prescriptions • Prescriptions are written orders from a practitioner for the preparation and administration of a medicine or a device. • Community pharmacist’s dispense directly to the patient and the patient is expected to administer the medication according to the pharmacist’s directions • In institutional settings, nursing staff generally administer medication to patients.

4. The Prescription Process page 76-77 • A prescription is written by the prescriber • The written prescription is presented at the pharmacy • Prescription information is checked • Patient and prescription data is entered into the system • Prescription is processed

5. The Prescription Process • Label is generated • Prescription is prepared • Prescription is checked • Patient receives the prescription • Pharmacist provides counseling

6. Pharmacy Abbreviations • Abbreviations for many medical terms are regularly used in the pharmacy • Review common abbreviations on pages 78 and 79

7. Rewrite these prescriptions. • Hydrocodone 100mg po q4-6h prn pain • Alphagen 0.1% gtts q8h ou

8. Prescription Information • Elements of the prescription

9. Prescription Information Checklist • Patient Name • Patient data • What is the medication? • When was the Rx written? • Is the drug available? • Does the drug need compounding? • Is the Rx suspicious in any way?

10. The Fill Process • Once prescription information is finalized, a label and receipt is printed. • The pharmacy tech completes the fill process by placing the correct amount of medication into an appropriate container and applies the label. • The pharmacist then checks the final product and the label.

11. Avoiding errors • If unsure about any prescription, ask the pharmacist for directions. Never dispense guesswork! • Medication errors can be very serious. They include • Giving the wrong medicine • Giving the wrong strength • Giving the medication to the wrong patient • Giving medication on a forged or altered prescription

12. Labels • Label gives information and directions for use.

13. Auxiliary Labels • Provides additional information and warnings.

14. Label directions for use • Directions should start with a verb and completely, clearly and accurately describe the administration of the medication. • Indicate the route of administration. • Use whole word, not abbreviations • Use familiar words, especially in measurements.

15. Institutional Labels – Unit Dose • Unit dose packaging is used in hospitals and other institutional settings.

16. Pharmacist/Pharmacy Tech Roles • Make sure you are familiar with the roles of the pharmacist and pharmacy tech. See page 83 in your text book.

17. Bell work 3/2 • Federal laws always take precedence over state laws in the practice of pharmacy. True or False • Where did you find this in chapter 5?