LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY

RN Pelaez Boulevard, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Name: _Jou-Vanniemar C. Reyes___________ Block:_2A__Date Performed Sept. 28, 2022_______

LABORATORY ACTIVITY # 4
THE PRESCRIPTION

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

a. To be able to point out the parts and function of a prescription

b. To be able to get acquainted with the use of the Latin Language in writing prescriptions;
c. To be able to interpret the directions on the different prescriptions
d. Note down when prescriptions are allowed to be refilled

LEARNING STRATEGIES:
● Understanding the parts of prescription
● Get some common Latin words together with the abbreviations
● Proper guidelines on refill of prescription

LEARNING CONTENT:
A. Prescription Presentation

1. Copy paste a prescription from an internet

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2. Identify each part and give each function

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

B. Abbreviations of common Latin Words in pharmacy

List 25 words used in Pharmacy with meaning and abbreviations

LATIN WORD ABBREVIATION MEANING (English)

1. ante meridiem AM/a.m. Morning/ before noon
2. bis in die b.i.d. Twice daily
3. dentur tales doses d.t.d. Give of such doses
4. cum cibos cc w/ food (cubic centimeter) milliliter
5. cibos c food
6. bis B.M. Bowel movement
7. auris utrae a.u. Both ears/ each ear
8. acetylsalicylic acid ASA aspirin
9. aqua aq water
10. Admove admov. apply
11. ad ad To, up to
12. ante cibum ac Before meals
13. ana aa Of each
14. flat Ft. Make, let it be made
15. ex modo prescripto e.m.p. As directed
16. hora h.hr.hor. hour
17. hora somni h.s. At bedtime
18. linimentum lin liniment
19. liquour Liq. solution
20. misce M mix
21. minimum M, min A minimum
22. nebula nebul spray
23. post cibum p.c. After meals
24. per os p.o. By mouth/ orally
25. pulvis Pulv. powder
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RN Pelaez Boulevard, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

C. SYSTEMS in PHARMACY

Interpret the following directions or medication orders.

MEDICATION ORDERS
1.Nembutal 100 mg hs prn po
2.Propranolol hydrochloride 40mg po bid
INTERPRETATION
Take Nembutal one hundred milligrams at the hour of
sleep, as needed by mouth (e.g. 10pm or 2200)
Take Propranolol hydrochloride forty milligrams, by mouth
twice a day (e.g. 10 AM, 6Pm)

3.Ampicillin 1 g IVPB q6h
4.Demerol 50 mg IM q4h prn for pain
5.Tylenol 325 mg tabs ii po stat
6.Pilocarpine gtt ii OU q3h
7.Scopolamine 0.8 mg SC stat
8.Milk of magnesia 1 tbsp po hs qn
9.Septra DS tab I qd po
Inject Ampicillin one gram intravenous piggyback every 6
hours (e.g. 6AM, 12 noon, 6 PM, 12 midnight)
Inject Demerol 50 milligrams, intramuscular every 4 hours
as needed for pain
Take Tylenol three hundred twenty five milligram, two
tablets by mouth, immediately
Administer two Pilocarpine drops in both eyes every 3
hours.
Inject Scopolamine eight tenths of a milligram
subcutaneously immediately
Take Milk of magnesia 1 tablespoon by mouth at bedtime
every night
Take 1 Septra tablet Double Strength everyday orally

D. Refill of prescription
1. Give and illustrate the proper guidelines on the refill of prescriptions done by doctor or
drugstores
 Medication will be prescribed for an appropriate amount of time. You must take
medications as prescribed. Prescriptions WILL NOT be refilled early.
 Lost or stolen medications will not be refilled.
 Requests for medication refills must be called into the office one week prior to the last
dose. This will allow adequate time for the doctor to review your chart, schedule a follow
up appointment if needed and call the medication into the pharmacy. NO SAME DAY
REFILLS.
 Times to call in prescription refill requests are as follows: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-4PM
FRIDAY 9AM-3PM
 Times to pick up prescriptions at the office are as follows: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-4PM
FRIDAY 9AM-3PM
 DO NOT call after hours to request a medication refill. The person who answers this call
does not have access to your chart at the time of your call.
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

 Prescriptions will not be refilled SATURDAY-SUNDAY or over holidays. The office is closed
during these times and we do not have access to your chart.

REFLECTION:

I have learned that it's important to understand the components of medication prescriptions
because they play a crucial purpose in the management of disease but can also be seriously dangerous if
used improperly. That is why, we must be familiar with the names of our medicines and be aware of all
the crucial information regarding how they operate.

Moreover, In order to reduce space, comments and bibliographic entries frequently employ
abbreviations and some Latin terms that need to be understood. Understanding these acronyms is crucial
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

for correctly interpreting bibliographic citations as well as making your citations understandable to
readers.
Furthermore, the most important stage in the prescription filling process may be checking the
accuracy of the prescription. The key to guaranteeing the proper supply and distribution of
pharmaceuticals through the right channels is to validate a valid prescription. We live longer and are
healthier thanks to medicines. However, misusing them or combining certain medications can be harmful.
You must be cautious when using your medications and keep track of them.

LEARNING RESOURCES:
● Pharmacy books
● Different prescriptions from pharmacies