Ch 7 Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is received in a hospital instead of a prescription?
a medication order or prescriber’s order
What types of medication orders are received in a hospital pharmacy?
STAT, ASAP, and PRN
What is a STAT medication order?
immediately, a medication that should be delivered immediately within 15 mins
What is an ASAP medication order?
as soon as possible, not as high priority as STAT but should be filled as soon as possible
What is a PRN medication order?
as needed, can be filled when the patient requests it or when there is deemed a medical need by the patient care team
What type of pharmacy fills medication orders in close proximity to the nursing floor?
a decentralized pharmacy
How are medications delivered in larger hospital systems?
pneumatic tube system
