NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Predating modern legal definitions of a prescription, a prescription traditionally is composed of four parts: a superscription, inscription, subscription, and signature.
Detailed explanation-2: -Schedule I drugs are available for research only and have no approved medical use. Schedule II drugs are available only by prescription and require a new prescription for each refill. Schedule III and IV drugs are available by prescription, may have five refills in 6 months, and may be ordered orally.
Detailed explanation-3: -DEFINITION. ▶ A prescription is a written order (handwritten or electronic) by a registered physician directing the pharmacist to. prepare or dispense pharmacological agents/medications for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease.