PTCB Prescription Order Entry & Processing

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'sig' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Signature (label instructions)

Answer

Strength in grams

Answer

Supply interval guideline

Answer

Scheduled injection guide

Question 2

What does 'DAW 1' on a prescription mean?

Accepted Answer

Dispense as written — prescriber requests brand, no substitution

Answer

Dispense as written — patient requests brand

Answer

Generic substitution allowed

Answer

Substitution allowed — patient's request

Question 3

What information is NOT required on a valid prescription?

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's DEA number (for non-controlled drugs)

Answer

Patient's name

Answer

Drug name and strength

Answer

Date written

Question 4

What does the Latin abbreviation 'QID' mean?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

Answer

Every other day

Answer

Every 12 hours

Answer

Three times a day

Question 5

A patient brings in a prescription for 30 tablets with 3 refills. What is the total quantity authorized?

Accepted Answer

120 tablets

Answer

30 tablets

Answer

60 tablets

Answer

90 tablets

Question 6

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

Before meals

Answer

At bedtime

Answer

By mouth