Prescription Order Entry & Processing Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation 'sig' mean on a prescription?
Answer: Signature (label instructions)
The sig (from Latin signatura) is the prescriber's directions to the patient about how to take the medication.
What does 'DAW 1' on a prescription mean?
Answer: Dispense as written — prescriber requests brand, no substitution
DAW 1 (Dispense As Written) code 1 means the prescriber mandates brand-name dispensing and no generic substitution is permitted.
What information is NOT required on a valid prescription?
Answer: Prescriber's DEA number (for non-controlled drugs)
A prescriber's DEA number is only required on prescriptions for controlled substances, not for non-controlled medications.
What does the Latin abbreviation 'QID' mean?
Answer: Four times a day
QID (quater in die) means four times a day, typically every 6 hours.
A patient brings in a prescription for 30 tablets with 3 refills. What is the total quantity authorized?
Answer: 120 tablets
The original fill (30 tablets) plus 3 refills (3 × 30 = 90) equals 120 tablets total authorized.
What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean?
Answer: As needed
PRN (pro re nata) means 'as needed,' indicating the medication should be taken only when a specific condition (e.g., pain) warrants it.