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Exercise No. 2

PROCESSING THE PRESCRIPTION ORDER

I. OBJECTIVES:

To perform/demonstrate the proper steps in processing the prescription.

II. MATERIALS:

Different types of prescription

III. PROCEDURES:

A. Reading and checking the prescription.

1. Collect the prescriptions for study.

2. Read the prescription silently and note anything illegible on the

prescription.

3. Check the generic name, trade name, strength of medication, its

dosage form and quantity.

4. Determine the dose, frequency and method of administration.

B. Labeling prescription

Make a sample label for the prescription studied in accordance with

the Generics Act of 1988.

C. Recording and filling the prescription.

Reproduce a sample copy of a blank leaf of a prescription book and

record at least five (5) prescriptions.

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A. Typical Example of Prescription

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B. Sample Label for the Prescription Studied

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C. Sample Copy of a Blank Leaf of a Prescription Book

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IV. Remarks/Results/Observations

V. Conclusions:

VI. Questions:

1. How is a prescription processed?

2. In guarding the safety of a prescription, what are the factors that must be
considered?

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3. What is the purpose of numbering and dating the prescription?

4. What different bits of information should be recorded in the prescription book?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of refilling of a prescription?