CPhT Prescription Processing 2

Question 1

Schedule III and IV prescriptions are valid for refills for how long from the date written?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Schedule III and IV prescriptions expire 6 months from the date written and may be refilled up to 5 times within that period.

Question 2

What does 'QID' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Four times daily

Answer

'QID' comes from the Latin 'quater in die,' meaning four times daily.

Question 3

What does 'PO' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

By mouth (per os)

Answer

'PO' comes from the Latin 'per os,' meaning by mouth, indicating the oral route of administration.

Question 4

What is a unit dose dispensing system?

Accepted Answer

Packaging each individual dose separately for single administration

Answer

A unit dose system packages each individual dose separately, reducing medication errors and streamlining administration, most commonly used in hospital settings.

Question 5

What does 'BID' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Twice daily

Answer

'BID' comes from the Latin 'bis in die,' meaning twice daily.

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CPhT Prescription Processing 2