PTCB Study Guide: Processing Prescription

Dosage Forms Abbreviations

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    <td colspan="2">Dosage Forms</td> 
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    <td>amp </td>
    <td>ampule </td>  
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    <td>buccal</td>
    <td>buccal tablet</td>  
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    <td>cap </td>
    <td>capsule </td>  
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    <td>Cm</td>
    <td>cream</td>  
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    <td>el or elix</td>
    <td>Elixir</td>  
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    <td>EC tab</td>
    <td>Enteric-coated tablet </td>  
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    <td>expect</td>
    <td>expectorant</td>  
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    <td>gtt</td>
    <td>drops</td>  
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    <td>inj </td>
    <td>injection </td>  
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    <td>lot</td>
    <td>Lotion</td>  
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    <td>loz</td>
    <td>Lozenge</td>  
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    <td>MDI</td>
    <td>Metered Dose inhaler</td>  
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    <td>sol </td>
    <td>solution </td>  
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    <td>spry</td>
    <td>Spray</td>  
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    <td>supp </td>
    <td>suppository </td>  
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    <td>susp </td>
    <td>suspension </td>  
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    <td>syr </td>
    <td>syrup </td>  
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    <td>tab </td>
    <td>tablet </td>  
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    <td>tbsp</td>
    <td>Tablespoon</td>  
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    <td>TDS </td>
    <td>transdermal delivery system </td>  
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    <td>tsp</td>
    <td>Teaspoon</td>  
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    <td>TPN </td>
    <td>total parenteral nutrition </td>  
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    <td>pulv</td>
    <td>poweder</td>  
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    <td>Ung or oint</td>
    <td>ointment</td>  
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Dosage Forms Abbreviations

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Frequency of Dosage Abbreviations

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Also known as "Sig Codes", Prescription abbreviations are basically coded instructions from a health-care professional. The code is used to supply the words while Roman Numerals are sometimes used for the numbers. These should be memorized to prepare for the PTCB or ExCPT exams.

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    <td colspan="2">Frequency of Dosage</td> 
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    <td>q</td>
    <td>Every</td>  
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    <td>qH</td>
    <td>Every Hour</td>  
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    <td>qAM</td>
    <td>Every Morning</td>  
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    <td>qPM</td>
    <td>Every Night</td>  
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    <td>qHs</td>
    <td>Every Bedtime</td>  
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    <td>qD</td>
    <td>Everyday</td>  
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    <td>qOD</td>
    <td>Every Other Day</td>  
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    <td>qWK</td>
    <td>Every Week</td>  
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    <td>qMO</td>
    <td>Every Month</td>  
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    <td>q__o</td>
    <td>(Q) 1°, 2°, 3°, 4°, (Every 4 Hours)</td>  
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    <td>q__H</td>
    <td>Every__Hour (Every 4 Hours)</td>  
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    <td>BID</td>
    <td>Twice a day</td>  
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    <td>TID</td>
    <td>Three times a day</td>  
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    <td>QID</td>
    <td>Four times a day</td>  
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    <td>X_D</td>
    <td>Times_Day (3x a day) </td>  
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    <td>C</td>
    <td>With</td>  
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    <td>AC</td>
    <td>Before Meal</td>  
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    <td>PC</td>
    <td>After Meal</td>  
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    <td>HS</td>
    <td>At Bedtime</td>  
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    <td>PRN</td>
    <td>As Needed</td>  
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    <td>UD</td>
    <td>As Directed</td>  
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    <td>AA</td>
    <td>Of Each</td>  
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    <td>QS</td>
    <td>Quantity Sufficient </td>  
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    <td>ATC</td>
    <td>Around the clock</td>  
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    <td>ad lib.</td>
    <td>as desired</td>  
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    <td>STAT</td>
    <td>Immediately</td>  
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    <td>Half Strength</td>  
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Frequency of Dosage Abbreviations

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Guidelines for Filling Prescription Orders

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<b>Prescription Order Expiration Dates:</b> A prescription order must be dated, and have an appropriate expiration date based on the type of drug ordered. If it's not filled in time, the script expires.<br />
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<b>Refills:</b> If refills are allowed by the prescriber, it will be noted on the prescription. However, there are boundaries and limitations.<br />
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<b>Generic Substitutions:</b> Generic drug substitutions may not be used unless the prescriber has authorized it. Generic substitutions may only be used if the prescriber has requested or authorized them.<br />
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<b>DEA Controlled Drug Prescriptions Must contain: </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Date of prescription issue </li>
<li>Patient's name and address</li>
<li>Practitioner's name, address, and phone number</li>
<li>Drug name </li>
<li>Drug strength</li>
<li>Exact quantity prescribed</li>
<li>Have a valid DEA Number</li>
<li>Complete directions for use</li>
<li>Number of refills authorized</li>
<li>Dosage form and instructions</li>
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<b>In addition Schedule II drug prescriptions:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Must be manually signed by the practitioner. No exceptions.</li>
<li>May not be Faxed or Called in, except for a valid emergency.</li>
<li>May not have any refills.</li>
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New York State <a href="http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/manuals/pharm2/pharm_content.htm" target="_blank">VALID PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS</a><br />
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<tr>     <th></th>     <th colspan="2">Prescription order expiration dates</th>     <th colspan="2">Refills</th>   </tr>
<tr>     <td></td>     <td>Federal</td>     <td>State Ex. NY</td>     <td>Federal</td>     <td>State Ex. NY</td>   </tr>
<tr>     <td>DEA Sch II </td>     <td>No Expiration</td>     <td>30 days</td>     <td>NO REFILLS ALLOWED</td>     <td>NO REFILLS ALLOWED</td>   </tr>
<tr>     <td>DEA Sch III thru V</td>     <td>6 Months</td>     <td>6 Months</td>     <td>up to 5 times, but only 5 times</td>     <td>up to 5 times within 6 months</td>   </tr>
<tr>     <td>Legend Drugs</td>     <td>12 Months</td>     <td>No Expiration</td>     <td>up to 12 Months worth</td>     <td>up to 3 Months worth</td>   </tr>
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Guidelines for Filling Prescription Orders

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