Accusativus and Ablativus. Prepositions. Prescription. Prescription line
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In this section, we examine the holy grail of medical practice—the rules of prescription writing. You will learn how to correctly use the Accusative and Ablative cases along with prepositions when prescribing medications.
The material covers the structure of the prescription line, main methods of prescribing drugs, and basic nomenclature (names of drugs and plants). We will analyze ready-made prescription examples in detail and practice the translation of pharmaceutical terms as well as clinical sentences from Russian into Latin.
Practical classes and credit tests most often require flawless prescription translation and a firm knowledge of prepositions (for example, the difference between per os and cum radicibus). Remember: grammatical errors in the prescription line are unacceptable, as the patient's dosage form and route of administration depend on them.
What is the difference between trade names and INN?
INN (International Nonproprietary Names) reflect the active substance of the drug, while trade names are brand names given by the manufacturer.
How to quickly put a neuter noun into the accusative case?
Nothing needs to be changed. The accusative form for neuter nouns is completely identical to the dictionary form of the nominative case in both singular and plural.
Why is it incorrect to translate Latin prepositions literally from Russian?
Case government differs in Latin and Russian. Even if Russian and Latin prepositions coincide in meaning, they may require completely different cases for the noun that follows them.
Why is the drug name in the genitive case after Recipe?
Because it depends on the specified dose. The verb "take" refers to the quantity (take 5 grams), and the substance answers the question "of what?" (five grams of what? — extract, ointment).
Why is the abbreviated method more commonly used in modern practice?
This is due to the fact that the vast majority of drugs are produced by the pharmaceutical industry in ready-made standardized forms, so the doctor does not need to list individual formulation components.
In which case are finished dosage forms written when specifying their quantity (in pieces)?
They are put in the Accusative case, for example, Tabulettas or Suppositoria.
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