Types of Medication Orders

Question 1

1. standing order

Answer 1

• Routine Medication Order
  - sets forth specific instructions for various patient situations
  


Question 2

2. stat order

Answer 2

• signifies that a single dose of a medication is to be given immediately and only once.

Question 3

3. prn order (Latin – “pro re nata”

Answer 3

• as the need arises) - the prescriber orders a medication to be given only when a client requires it
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Question 4

4. verbal order

Answer 4

-expressed by speech and not written out


Question 5

Example of “Standing Orders”

Answer 5

• Admit under the service of Dr. ____________
• Monitor vital signs
  Diagnostic Tests:
  CBC, Type
  CMP
  Urinalysis
• Regular Diet
• Refer laboratory results when available

Question 6

Examples of “Stat” and PRN orders

Answer 6

Epinephrine 0.1 mg IV stat
Transfuse 1 unit of PRBC stat after cross-matching

Acetaminophen 500 mg/tablet, 1 tablet every 4 hours prn for pain
Acetaminophen 125 mg/ 5 ml, 1 tsp every 4 hours prn for temperature > or = 37.5 C