What is the purpose of a written prescription?

What will be an ideal response?


to communicate to the pharmacist the name and amount of drug, directions for dispensing, instructions to the patient, the number of refills, and permission to use generic forms

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You have been called to a long-term nursing care facility for a 77-year-old female patient with Parkinson's disease. According to the nursing staff, she is more confused than normal and is to be transported to the emergency department for evaluation. Since the patient neither understands nor can answer any of your questions, which one of the following signs provides the best evidence that her

breathing is adequate? A) Respiratory rate of 18 B) Pulse oximeter reading at 98% C) Clear breath sounds D) Strong radial pulse

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____ Established orders to direct procedures to follow for a particular diagnosis or procedure

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Discuss what might happen if people lack effective stress management skills

What will be an ideal response?

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120,000 V is equal to ____________________ kVp.

What will be an ideal response?

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