Ch.9 - Categories Of Doctors Order

Question 0

Prn order

Answer 0

As Prn and are used by the doctor in a written order to indicate that the order is to be executed as needed. Similar to standing orders, pm orders are effect

Question 1

Standing ( continuing ) orders

Answer 1

Standing orders are in effect and are executed routinely as ordered until they are discountinued or changed by a new doctors order.

Question 2

One-time or short-series order

Answer 2

The doctor may want a treatment or medication carried out once only or for a short period of time

Question 3

STAT order

Answer 3

Start which is means “at once”