2. CHAPTER 4: OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate an understanding of the format and
components of a typical prescription.
Demonstrate an understanding of the format and
components of a typical institutional medication
order.
Interpret correctly standard abbreviations and
symbols used on prescriptions and medication
orders.
Differentiate between patient compliance and
noncompliance and apply calculations to determine
compliancy.
3. VOCABULARY
Prescription
Medication Order
Tamper-resistant Prescription Pads
e-prescribing
e-prescription
Military Time
Medication Scheduling
Patient Compliance
Patient Noncompliance
11. PRESCRIPTION & MEDICATION ORDER ACCURACY
Each medication should be:
Therapeutically appropriate for the patient
Prescribed at the correct dose
Dispensed in the correct strength and dosage form
Correctly labeled with complete instructions for the
patient or caregiver
The patient in a hospital or other health care facility:
each medication must be administered to the correct
patient , at the correct time, and by the correct rate &
route of administration
16. ERRORS & OMISSIONS
Error: Drug name incorrect
Omission: Directions incomplete
17. ROMAN NUMERALS ON PRESCRIPTIONS
Designate quantities of medication to be dispensed
and/or
Medication to be take by patient per dose
18. ROMAN NUMERALS ON PRESCRIPTIONS
Designate quantities of medication to be dispensed
and/or
Medication to be take by patient per dose
19. RULES FOR ROMAN NUMERALS ON
PRESCRIPTIONS
A letter repeated once or more, repeats its value
(ex: xx = 20, xxx = 30)
One or more letters placed after a letter of greater
value increases the value of the greater number
(ex: vi = 6, xij = 12, lx = 60)
A letter placed before a letter of greater value
decreases the value of the greater letter (ex:
iv =4, xl = 40)
23. PATIENT COMPLIANCE
Example:
What is the percent compliance rate if a patient
received a 30-day supply of medicine & returned in
45 days for a refill?
24. PATIENT COMPLIANCE
Example:
What is the percent compliance rate if a patient
received a 30-day supply of medicine & returned in
45 days for a refill?
25. PATIENT COMPLIANCE
Example:
What is the percent compliance rate if a patient
received a 30-day supply of medicine & returned in
45 days for a refill?