When Writing a Prescription, All of the Following Must Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

When writing a prescription, all of the following must be included except:

• A) patient diagnosis
• B) quantity of medication
• C) frequency of administration
• D) signature of the physician

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Definitions:

Mineralcorticoids

A class of steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal glands that regulate sodium and potassium balance in the body.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by bone tissue.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance by the kidneys.

Glucocorticoids

Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that regulate metabolism, inflammation, immune response, and stress.