The written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug is called the:
1. Apothecary recording.
2. Prescription.
3. Medication.
4. Order.
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Rationale: The written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug is called a prescription. A medication is another name for a drug. An order written on the client's chart by the provider could be for a medication or a treatment/intervention. There is no such thing as an apothecary recording.
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