NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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What would you do to secure the handling of prescription pads?
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place the prescription pad on the physician’s desk
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ask the physician to sign prescription pads in advance
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suggest that the physician write prescribed amounts of medication in both numerals and words
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use prescription blanks as notepaper
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prescription form stock checked on delivery. Bar codes recorded, checked against the delivery note and the stock securely stored as soon as possible. Stock stored securely, at least in a locked cabinet within a lockable room or area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Patient’s name and another identifier, usually date of birth. Medication and strength, amount to be taken, route by which it is to be taken, and frequency. Amount to be given at the pharmacy and number of refills. Signature and physician identifiers like NPI or DEA numbers.
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