Applying Pharmacology Principles:Mrs. Kaplan has been diagnosed with GERD. Mrs. Kaplan called Dr. Ferrari for a prescription refill of her medication. Her last prescription was written 4 months ago for Aciphex 20mg to be taken by mouth once a day for 4 weeks. Mrs. Kaplan is calling to get a refill of the same medication.

1. What further quesTons do you, the allied health professional, need to ask Mrs. Kaplan when she calls for a refill?

2. Dr. Ferrari will not be available until tomorrow. Do you need to wait to call in the prescription?

3. Why MIGH³ Dr. Ferrari want to see Mrs. Kaplan prior to prescribing her medication? 4. Document the phone call as you would in the medical record.

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Annie is 3 years old and is being seen for what appears to be an ear infection. Annie’s mother asks if it is safe to give Annie children’s aspirin because she has some at home. Her husband takes it as a “blood thinner.” 1. What is your response to Annie’s mother? 2. Annie will be given an antibiotic. Her mother mentions that she is allergic to penicillin. What are some checks and balances that should be in place at the physician’s and in the pharmacy to ensure that errors are not made with patients with allergies to certain antibiotics?

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The following patients were in the clinic today. Verbal prescriptions were given to you to document in the patients’ medical records. Document the following verbal prescriptions as they would appear in a medical record and when their next dose will be (next dose). For documentation purposes you will likely need to express time in international standard time. Be sure ±o express your answer in using international standard time.

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1. What is the difference between a prescription and a medication order? Please be as thorough as possible. Hint use your textbook.

2. Write a prescription for one medication covered in Chapter 17: Antimicrobials, Antifungals and Antivirals. The prescription must be believable. (10 points) Be sure to include ±he following ±o earn full credit:

• Correct drug name

•  drug strength

• quantity

•  directions