Incorrect drug/dose/route/frequency.
Retry the question using the BNF.
You scored 0 marks out of 10.
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1 mark was awarded for correctly dating and timing the prescription.
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Up to 4 marks were awarded for appropriate choice of drug.
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Up to 4 marks were awarded for appropriate choice of route.
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1 mark was awarded for printing and signing your name.
As well as age, malignancy and major surgery, other risk factors for venous thromboembolism are obesity, previous venous thromboembolism and thrombophilia. A risk-assessment form with a more comprehensive list is available here.
Prescription charts should be filled out so as to be clear and unambiguous. Roll over different areas of the chart below for tips on doing this.
General Guidance
Prescription charts should be completed in block capitals and using a black pen.
Stopping/Altering Items
Cross out the old prescription and sign and date to mark that you have done this. If altering dose, write the new prescription on a separate line rather than amending the old prescription.
Drug Names
Approved drug names should be used whenever possible.
Doses
Grams and milligrams can be abbreviated as g and mg, but micrograms/units/etc. should be written in full. Decimal points are easily missed and should be avoided when possible (e.g. by writing "800 mg" rather than "0.8 g").
Allergies
All allergy boxes must be filled out (even if the patient has no allergies/sensitivities) or new drugs cannot be given.
