Medication Orders Flashcards
1
Q
is written d i r e c t i o n s provided by a prescribing practitioner for a specific medication to be administered to an individual.
A
medication order
2
Q
pro re nata; medications are given on an
“as needed” basis for specific
signs & symptoms.
A
PRN
3
Q
gives you
directions about how to administer
an as needed medication.
A
The PRN Protocol
4
Q
It authorizes a specified person or class of people (eg, paramedics, registered nurses) who do not have prescribing rights to administer and/or supply specified medicines and some controlled drugs
A
Standing Order
5
Q
Now Medication Orders;
•One time order to be given immediately
A
STAT Order
6
Q
One time order to be given at specified time then discontinued • The order includes the medication, d o s a g e , r o u t e , t i m e f o r administration and purpose
A
SINGLE ORDER
