ACTIVITY 6: READING AND INTERPRETING PRESCRIPTIONS

Questions:

1. What is a complete prescriptions?

- A complete prescription consists of prescriber’s information. patient’s information,
inscription, transcription, superscription and subscription.
2. What is the difference between prescription and medication order?
- A prescription is given to out-patient while medication order is given to in-patient.
3. What legal requirements are needed to be considered in reading and analyzing prescriptions?
- The prescription should be written in a clear and legible manner. If the prescription contains a
prohibited substance, further legal procedures may apply. This could involve unique
prescription sheets, specialized record-keeping requirements, or reporting requirements to
regulatory bodies.
4. What clinical features are needed to be considered in reading and analyzing prescriptions?
- Examine the patient's demographic information, which includes his or her name, age, weight,
and any pertinent medical problems or allergies. Check the prescription for the medication's
name and strength. Ascertain if it corresponds to the intended drug and dose for the specific
medical condition. Determine whether extra patient counselling or instructions are required
for the safe and effective administration of the prescription medicine.
5. How do prescription errors contribute to medication errors?
- Medication errors are caused by prescription errors, which introduce problems in dosages,
drugs, drug interactions, allergies/contraindications, and miscommunication. These mistakes
can have major ramifications for the safety and well-being of patients.
6. How are medication errors prevented?
- Double-checking processes, particularly for high-risk drugs or high-alert circumstances, can
assist ensure accuracy. This can include having another healthcare expert independently
confirm the prescription order or dosage prior to administration. Proper pharmaceutical
storage, accurate labelling, and avoiding look-alike or sound-alike drugs can all assist to
reduce the likelihood of medication selection confusion and errors.
7. What is the role of the pharmacist in prescription writing?
- A pharmacist's primary role in prescription writing is to assure the accuracy, safety, and
appropriateness of the recommended medication. Pharmacists act as pharmaceutical experts,
guaranteeing the accuracy, safety, and appropriateness of medications, as well as offering
pharmacological information and counselling to both prescribers and patients.
8. What licensed is required for dispensing dangerous drugs?
- The license that is required for dispensing dangerous drug is the S-3 license