Labelling

Question 1

naproxen

Answer 1

oral tablet

label 21- NSAIDS cause stomach ulcers

Question 2

what are the legal requirements for a label (7)

Answer 2

name of patient

name of and address of pharmacy

date of dispensing

name of med

directions for use

precautions relating to use of med

‘KEEP OUT OS SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN’

‘USE ONLY ON SKIN’

Question 3

whats the formatting of how to use

Answer 3

verb QUANTITY formulation FRQ rest

+ cautionary labels + optimisation

split when more than one box

Question 4

what are practical tips to consider

Answer 4

check expiry date

attach straight in place don’t cover braile

not crumpled/torn

no handwritten amendment

sign check box

Question 5

Gastro-resis things

Answer 5

label 5 and 25

need to dissolve in intestine not stoamch bc if chewed wouldn’t be able to acetylate

Question 6

lymecycline

Answer 6

6 + 9
also optimise- space evenly, dont stop course

Question 7

metronidazole

Answer 7

4 - disulphrine and alcohol cant be consumed

9- antibioc

21- swallow whole as taste will make feel sick

27- easier to swallow

Question 8

diazepam

Answer 8

2- makes very drowsy
optimise by adding ‘may continue to next day’ as has Long Half life

label do not drink alcohol

Question 9

what should always be given with the medication

Answer 9

PIL
always look at this too

Question 10

what else can you check to optimise adherence before completing label

Answer 10

check PMR- has additional info for tailored needs i.e patient may npt be able to open child restrains etc

Question 11

a.c.

Answer 11

before food

Question 12

p.c.

Answer 12

after food

Question 13

b.d. / b.i.d.

Answer 13

twice daily

Question 14

t.d.s. / t.i.d.

Answer 14

three times daily

Question 15

q.d.s. / q.i.d.

Answer 15

four times daily

Question 16

o.d.

Answer 16

every day

Question 17

h.s.

Answer 17

at bedtime

Question 18

p.r.n.

Answer 18

when required

Question 19

stat.

Answer 19

immediately

Question 20

m. / mane

Answer 20

in the morning

Question 21

n. / nocte

Answer 21

at night

Question 22

cap.

Answer 22

capsule

Question 23

tabs

Answer 23

tablets

Question 24

syr.

Answer 24

syrup

Question 25

susp.

Answer 25

suspension

Question 26

inj.

Answer 26

injection

Question 27

IM

Answer 27

intramuscular

Question 28

IV

Answer 28

intravenous

Question 29

SC

Answer 29

subcutaneous

Question 30

PO

Answer 30

oral

Question 31

PR

Answer 31

per rectum

Question 32

PV

Answer 32

per vagina

Question 33

SL

Answer 33

sublingual

Question 34

top.

Answer 34

topical

Question 35

oint. / ung.

Answer 35

ointment

Question 36

crem. / cream

Answer 36

cream

Question 37

gtt.

Answer 37

drops

Question 38

MDI

Answer 38

metered dose inhaler

Question 39

NEB

Answer 39

nebuliser

Question 40

Rx

Answer 40

take / prescription

Question 41

q.s.

Answer 41

sufficient quantity

Question 42

ut. dict. / m.d.u.

Answer 42

as directed

Question 43

BSA

Answer 43

body surface area

Question 44

CD

Answer 44

controlled drug

Question 45

EC

Answer 45

enteric-coated

Question 46

MR

Answer 46

modified-release

Question 47

extemp.

Answer 47

extemporaneously prepared

Question 48

PEG

Answer 48

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Question 49

PCA

Answer 49

patient controlled analgesia

Question 50

PICC

Answer 50

peripherally inserted central catheter

Question 51

NRT

Answer 51

nicotine replacement therapy