MCQ on Prescription

What is the primary purpose of a prescription in healthcare?

• A. To bill the patient for medical services
• B. To provide a record of the patient’s medical history
• C. To communicate treatment recommendations to a pharmacist
• D. To request a consultation with a specialist

Correct Answer: C. To communicate treatment recommendations to a pharmacist

Which of the following is typically NOT included in a prescription?

• A. Patient’s name and address
• B. Physician’s signature
• C. Medication name and dosage instructions
• D. Patient’s social security number

Correct Answer: D. Patient’s social security number

How should a pharmacist handle a prescription with unclear or illegible handwriting from the physician?

• A. Ignore it and dispense the most common medication
• B. Call the physician for clarification
• C. Dispense the medication based on their best guess
• D. Decline to fill the prescription

Correct Answer: B. Call the physician for clarification

What is the term for a mistake in prescription writing that occurs when the physician uses abbreviations that are easily misinterpreted?

• A. Medication reconciliation
• B. Dosage error
• C. Medication omission
• D. Medication error

Correct Answer: D. Medication error

In prescription writing, what information helps ensure that the correct patient receives the medication?

• A. Physician’s signature
• B. Medication expiration date
• C. Patient’s contact number
• D. Patient’s name and date of birth

Correct Answer: D. Patient’s name and date of birth

What is the significance of a DEA number on a prescription?

• A. To identify the patient’s allergies
• B. To track the prescription for billing purposes
• C. To ensure the prescription’s legality for controlled substances
• D. To determine the patient’s insurance coverage

Correct Answer: C. To ensure the prescription’s legality for controlled substances

What should a healthcare professional do if they encounter an unclear or illegible prescription?

• A. Refer to the patient’s medical history
• B. Contact the patient for clarification
• C. Dispense the medication based on their best judgment
• D. Disregard the prescription

Correct Answer: B. Contact the patient for clarification

Which part of a prescription typically includes the physician’s name, contact information, and qualifications?

• A. Medication instructions
• B. Patient’s name and address
• C. Physician’s signature
• D. Medication name and quantity

Correct Answer: C. Physician’s signature

In prescription handling, what is the responsibility of a pharmacist when filling a prescription for a controlled substance?

• A. Dispense the medication without additional steps
• B. Call the patient to verify their identity
• C. Verify the prescription with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• D. Delay filling the prescription until the next day

Correct Answer: C. Verify the prescription with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

What term describes a situation where a patient receives a medication that was not prescribed for them due to similar-sounding drug names?

• A. Medication reconciliation
• B. Medication substitution
• C. Medication omission
• D. Medication mix-up

Correct Answer: D. Medication mix-up

Which part of a prescription is essential for a pharmacist to identify the correct medication and its dosage?

• A. Patient’s date of birth
• B. Physician’s medical license number
• C. Medication name and instructions
• D. Patient’s insurance information

Correct Answer: C. Medication name and instructions

When a prescription includes “PRN” instructions, what does it mean?

• A. The medication is not needed
• B. The patient should take the medication as needed
• C. The medication is prohibited
• D. The patient must take the medication regularly

Correct Answer: B. The patient should take the medication as needed

What is the purpose of including the patient’s name and address on a prescription?

• A. To facilitate billing for medical services
• B. To identify the patient in case of a medical emergency
• C. To ensure the prescription is legally valid
• D. To determine the patient’s insurance coverage

Correct Answer: B. To identify the patient in case of a medical emergency

What information does the “Sig” section of a prescription typically contain?

• Medication name and quantity
• Patient’s address and contact information
• Physician’s medical license number
• Dosage and administration instructions

Correct Answer: Dosage and administration instructions

What is the role of a pharmacist when a prescription indicates “Dispense as written” (DAW)?

• Substitute a generic medication for the prescribed brand name
• Dispense the medication exactly as prescribed
• Refuse to fill the prescription
• Call the physician for clarification

Correct Answer: Dispense the medication exactly as prescribed

Which of the following errors in prescription writing can lead to incorrect dosages and potential harm to the patient?

• Omitting the patient’s date of birth
• Using clear and legible handwriting
• Including the physician’s contact information
• Failing to specify the medication strength

Correct Answer: Failing to specify the medication strength

What should a pharmacist do if a prescription includes a medication to which the patient is known to be allergic?

• Fill the prescription as written
• Inform the patient of the allergy and dispense the medication
• Ignore the allergy information and dispense the medication
• Call the prescribing physician for clarification

Correct Answer: Call the prescribing physician for clarification

Which of the following is NOT a common error in prescription writing?

• Illegible handwriting
• Missing patient’s name
• Incorrect medication dosage
• Providing the patient’s email address

Correct Answer: Providing the patient’s email address

What term describes an error in which a patient receives a higher dose of medication than prescribed?

• Medication reconciliation
• Overdose
• Medication substitution
• Dosage error

Correct Answer: Overdose

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to confirm the patient’s identity when dispensing medications?

• To charge the patient for the medication
• To ensure the patient receives the correct medication
• To verify the patient’s insurance coverage
• To maintain accurate billing records

Correct Answer: To ensure the patient receives the Correct medication

What information is typically found in the “Dispense as written” (DAW) section of a prescription?

• A. Medication name
• B. Dosage instructions
• C. Instructions for pharmacy staff
• D. Physician’s signature

Correct Answer: C. Instructions for pharmacy staff

When should a pharmacist call a physician for clarification on a prescription?

• A. Only if the handwriting is completely illegible
• B. Whenever there is any doubt or uncertainty
• C. If the patient requests it
• D. After filling the prescription

Correct Answer: B. Whenever there is any doubt or uncertainty

Which part of a prescription provides details about how the medication should be taken by the patient?

• A. Physician’s name and contact information
• B. Medication expiration date
• C. The “Sig” section
• D. Patient’s date of birth

Correct Answer: C. The “Sig” section

What is the primary purpose of a prescription’s “Rx” symbol?

• A. To indicate the medication’s brand name
• B. To notify the pharmacist of a prescription’s expiration
• C. To confirm the patient’s identity
• D. To signify the prescription

Correct Answer: D. To signify the prescription

Which part of a prescription typically contains the patient’s contact information and insurance details?

• A. Physician’s signature
• B. Medication instructions
• C. Patient’s name and address
• D. Medication name and quantity

Correct Answer: C. Patient’s name and address

In the context of prescription handling, what does the abbreviation “OD” stand for?

• A. On Demand
• B. Once Daily
• C. Overdose
• D. Over the Counter

Correct Answer: B. Once Daily

Why is it crucial to include the physician’s signature on a prescription?

• A. To ensure proper medication storage
• B. To authenticate the prescription
• C. To track the prescription for billing purposes
• D. To identify the patient’s medical history

Correct Answer: B. To authenticate the prescription

What is the significance of a prescription’s “PRN” designation?

• A. It indicates a life-saving medication.
• B. It signifies a medication for long-term use.
• C. It means the medication should be taken as needed.
• D. It specifies a controlled substance.

Correct Answer: C. It means the medication should be taken as needed.

What part of a prescription should include the medication’s quantity and dosage form?

• A. Patient’s name and address
• B. Physician’s signature
• C. Medication name and instructions
• D. Dispensing instructions

Correct Answer: C. Medication name and instructions

In prescription handling, what is the purpose of verifying a patient’s identity before dispensing medication?

• A. To charge the patient for the medication
• B. To ensure the patient receives the correct medication
• C. To verify the patient’s insurance coverage
• D. To maintain accurate billing records

Correct Answer: B. To ensure the patient receives the correct medication

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to check for potential drug interactions when handling prescriptions?

• A. To charge the patient for the medication
• B. To ensure the patient receives multiple medications
• C. To identify and prevent harmful interactions
• D. To increase the cost of prescription medications

Correct Answer: C. To identify and prevent harmful interactions

What is the purpose of including the patient’s date of birth on a prescription?

• A. To identify the patient in case of a medical emergency
• B. To verify the patient’s insurance coverage
• C. To confirm the patient’s identity during billing
• D. To determine the patient’s preferred pharmacy

Correct Answer: A. To identify the patient in case of a medical emergency

What is the role of a pharmacist when a prescription indicates “Substitution permissible”?

• A. Dispense only the brand-name medication
• B. Dispense the generic equivalent if available
• C. Refuse to fill the prescription
• D. Call the patient for clarification

Correct Answer: B. Dispense the generic equivalent if available

What part of a prescription should include any additional instructions or special requests from the physician?

• A. Physician’s name and contact information
• B. Medication expiration date
• C. The “Sig” section
• D. Patient’s date of birth

Correct Answer: C. The “Sig” section

More MCQ

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