chapter 5 administration of drugs Flashcards
Common orders include
standing order (Recurring), single order, (only given once),PRN order(as needed)STAT orders (ASAP)
Medication orders are for drugs to be
administered
The prescription order is for drugs to be
dispensed
They ensure that the patients receive ordered medications correctly and safely by knowing:
1.Right patient2.Right drug3.Right dose4.Right route5.Right time6.Right documentation
Periodic drug dosing:
Some drugs are present in once-per-week, once-per-month…etc
what are three methods for dispensing the drug
Computerized dispensing system, unit dose system, and floor stock.
Unit dose system:
the pharmacist dispense the drugs with the name, dose and time of administration for 24 hours in a bag, the bags are kept inside the draw which is specific for each patient
Floor stock:
is mainly in the emergency department and in the department floor.