Medication Orders (8 parts) Flashcards
The medication order consists of eight parts.
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
Name the First part of the Eight parts of medication orders
WHo is we givin meds to?
Name the Individual
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the second step in the 8 part medication order?
What does the individual need
Name the Medication
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the 3rd step of the 8 part medication order?
How much goes to whomst?
Dose of the medication to be administered
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the 4th step in the 8 part medication order
How we giving it?
Route by which the medication will be administered
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the 5th step in the 8 part medication order
how many? what time?
Frequency and/or time that the medication has to be given
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the 6th step in the 8 part medication order
Any rules we gotta follow?
Special instructions about the medication, if there are any
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What is the 7th step in the 8 part medication order
When?
Date and time when order was written
The Medication order consists of eight parts…
What is the 8th step in the 8 part medication order
These meds for real?
Signature of the liscened healthcare provider writing the order
‘*’ Part of prescription the licensed health care provider would write
Example: Explain what this means
Tylenol ES 500mg po q6h
- The name of the medication is Tylenol ES.
- The dose of the medication is 500mg.
- The route of the medication is po (by mouth).
- The frequency of the medication is q6h (every 6 hours).
Theis order means “Give 500 milligrams of Tylenol ES by mouth every 6 hours”
