Prescription Order Entry & Processing Flashcards
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What is the process of comparing a new medication order against a patient's existing medication list called?
Answer: Medication reconciliation
Medication reconciliation ensures the patient's medication list is accurate and complete during care transitions.
What does 'NKA' mean in a patient's allergy history?
Answer: No Known Allergies
NKA stands for 'No Known Allergies,' indicating the patient has no documented drug or environmental allergies.
What does 'DAW 0' indicate on a prescription claim?
Answer: No product selection indicated — generic may be dispensed
DAW 0 means no product selection is indicated, allowing the pharmacist to substitute a generic equivalent.
A prescription reads: 'Lisinopril 10 mg, i tab PO QD #30, Ref x3'. How many days' supply is authorized in total?
Answer: 120 days
30 tablets per fill × 4 fills (1 original + 3 refills) = 120 tablets at 1/day = 120 days' supply total.
What is the meaning of 'ii gtts AU TID' in a prescription?
Answer: 2 drops in both ears three times daily
AU = both ears, gtts = drops, TID = three times daily; so the sig means instill 2 drops in both ears three times daily.
Which type of drug interaction can significantly reduce the effectiveness of a medication?
Answer: Antagonistic interaction
An antagonistic interaction occurs when one drug reduces or blocks the effect of another, potentially making the medication less effective.