Module 1: Unit 2: Lab 8 - Patient Instructions Questions and Answers

Module 1: Unit 2: Lab 8 - Patient Instructions Questions and Answers A prescription is written with the instructions, "Take 1 teaspoonful by mouth twice daily." How many mL of medication will the patient take in one day? 1 1.7 10 15 10 A prescriptions signa code contains which of the following pieces of information about the medication being prescribed? All the choices are correct Route of administration Instructions for when and how to take it Dosage form All the choices are correct Choose the correct patient instructions for this prescription signa. Metformin 1,000 mg tablets 1 PO BID Take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily Take 1 tablet by mouth daily Take 1 tablet by mouth four times a day Take 1 tablet by mouth three times daily Take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day Signa codes have their basis in what language? French Greek English Latin Latin What are three key things that must be included when creating clear patient instructions? Action verb, dosage form, route of administration Dosage form, patient name, drug strength Dosage form, medication name, drug strength Action verb, medication name, route of administration Action verb, dosage form, route of administration Which of the following signa codes means, "Before meals" am ac pc bid ac Which of the following signa codes means, "Three times a day" tid bid qd qid tid Which of the following statements about patient instructions is true? They should include the dosage form and route of administration They should begin with an action verb such as take They should be free of abbreviations and jargon All the choices are correct All the choices are correct Why do healthcare providers use signa codes and pharmacy abbreviations? To decrease medication errors To facilitate insurance billing To save time and work more efficiently To help patients understand medical terminology To save time and work more efficiently Why is it important to provide clear patient instructions? To prevent errors and protect patient safety To decrease the time required to fill prescriptions To facilitate correct insurance billing All choices are correct To prevent errors and protect patient safety A prescription is written with the signa, "Take 2 teaspoonfuls by mouth twice daily." How many mL of medication will the patient take in one day? 5 10 15 20 20 Choose the correct patient instructions for this prescription signa: Gabapentin 600 mg tablets, 1 PO QID 1 2 3 4 4 Choose the correct patient instructions for this prescription signa: Alprazolam 2 mg tablets, 1 po q6h prn anxiety Take 6 tablets by mouth every hour as needed for anxiety Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours for anxiety Take 1 tablet rectally six times a day for anxiety Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety A prescription's signa contains all the following pieces of information about the medication being prescribed except: Dosage form Manufacturer name and NDC Route of administration Dosing instructions Manufacturer name and NDC If a liquid medication is prescribed with a strength of 100mg/5mL. What unit of measurement should the patient use to dose the medication? milliliter tablespoon gram milligram milliliter In which setting may it be appropriate to include pharmacy jargon or abbreviations in the directions for use? Inpatient setting Community pharmacy Outpatient pharmacy All choices are correct Inpatient setting What does the signa code po mean? Right eye by mouth Left eye Post-op By mouth What does the signa code pr mean? Prior to rectally At bedtime D. As needed Rectally Which of the following must be included when creating clear patient instructions? route of administration action verb dosage form All the choices are correct All the choices are correct Which of the following signa codes denotes the timing of administration? susp po ac aa ac Which of the following signa codes means, "after meals" prn am ac pc pc Which of the following signa codes means "Three times a day" qd bid tid qid tid Which of the following statements about patient instructions is false? They should include the dosage form They should be free of abbreviations and jargon They should include storage instructions They should begin with an action verb such as take They should include storage instructions.