Pharmacy Prescriptions Quiz | Sample Prescription Questions!

1.

Which part of the NDC code refers to the manufacturer?

First 2 digits

First 5 digits

Second set of 4 digits

Final 2 digits

2.

Which of the following Roman numerals is an invalid number?

XII

IX

IIX

XIII

3.

Based on the prescription shown, which controlled substance schedule does the patient's medication belong to?

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Schedule II

Schedule III

Schedule IV

Schedule V

4.

Which of the following prescription terms refers to the directions for use?

Inscription

Indication

Signa

Subscription

5.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation stat. refer to?

Immediately

Store

Dispense

Expired

6.

Identify the auxiliary component of the following medicine label:

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Avoid sunlight

Bar code: 1045827

Rx # 1045827

Discard after: SEP 20, 2027

7.

Which of the following prescription terms refers to instructions given to the pharmacist, for example, specifying whether a generic drug may be substituted for a branded equivalent?

Inscription

Indication

Signa

Subscription

8.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation "s" refer to?

Food

Send

In addition to

Without

9.

When pulling up a patient profile to commence entering a prescription, which of these protocols should be followed?

Spell entire first name and first letter of surname

Spell entire first name and entire surname

Spell entire surname and first letter of first name

Spell entire surname, then enter entire first name

10.

Which of the following pharmacy terms refers to “oral administration”?

ou

po

ud

or

11.

1/2NS refers to saline with which concentration?

0.45%

0.5%

0.9%

0.95%

12.

Which of these pharmacy abbreviations means “as needed”?

ac

ad

PRN

qd

13.

Medicines are stored in amber containers to protect the medicine from which of the following?

Heat

Sunlight

Water

Humidity

14.

Translate the following prescription details: iii tabs po ac bid x 5d

3 tablets taken orally as directed twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally before meals twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally after meals twice daily for 5 days

3 tablets taken orally as needed three times daily for 5 days

15.

For a non-controlled substance prescription drug, for how long is the prescription valid from the date of issue?

1-month

3-months

6-months

12-months

16.

What value is assigned to the following Roman numeral: DXIV?

117

514

771

918

17.

Which of the following details must be included on a label for a sterile medicine?

Lot number

Beyond-use date

Compounder signature

All the above must be included

18.

How many capsules should be dispensed to a patient who receives the following prescription: iii caps ud q12h x 7d

21

36

42

84

19.

Which of these pharmacy acronyms means "as directed"?

PRN

po

Mitte

UD

20.

Interpret the following prescription: i pr HS

Take one orally as needed

Insert one rectally at bedtime

Inhale one in the morning

None of the above are correct

21.

How many mL is equal to 2.5 tablespoons?

25 mL

27.5 mL

37.5 mL

40 mL

22.

What does the pharmacy term, gtt, refer to?

Oral administration

Lotion

After meals

Drop

23.

A prescription reads: ii gtts ou qid ud. How must the drug be administered to the patient?

Orally

Into the nasal passages

Into both eyes

Into the right ear

24.

What does the pharmacy abbreviation pc mean?

With food

Before meals

After meals

With a full glass of water

25.

Which of these pharmacy acronyms means twice daily?

b.i.d.

a.u.

cib.

qd

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