Administering Oral And Enteral Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Stat order
A
Indicates that the medication is to be given immediately and only once
2
Q
Single order
A
Given once at a specified time
3
Q
Standing order
A
May or may not have a termination
May carried out indefinitely
4
Q
Prn order (as needed)
A
In the nurse judgement when medication is needed
5
Q
Special precautions
A
When administering certain medications
Anticoagulants
Insulin
Have another nurse check dosages
6
Q
Assessment required prior certain medications
A
Apical pulse b4 digitalis preparations
Blood pressure b4 giving antihypertensives
Respiratory rate b4 giving narcotics
