Nursing 204 Exam 2 Med Math
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standing order - ANSWER-Known as a routine order; written document to indicate a
medication is to be given for a specified number of doses
prn order - ANSWER-"As needed" order for medication. For example, Tylenol 650 mg
po q4h for temperature greater than 101°F
Stat order - ANSWER-A medication is to be given immediately but only once unless re-
ordered
Directions for taking verbal orders - ANSWER-1. Write the order down in patient's chart
or enter it into the computer record
2. Read it back to the prescriber
3. Receive confirmation from the prescriber who gave the order that it is correct
*Any Qs or concerns related to the order should be clarified with the prescriber during
the conversation
Documentation of orders (Verbal, stat, etc) - ANSWER-Include:
-date of the order
-name of medication
-dosage of medication
-route of medication
-frequency of medication
, -any special instruction
-name of the individual giving the order
*If verbal, must indicate type of order (telephone or verbal)
*If a telephone or verbal order, signature of the nurse taking the order is required
single order - ANSWER-Specifies a medication is to be given only once at a specified
time. For example, Demerol 50 mg IM and atropine 0.4 mg IM on call to the operating
room
Role of the Nurse in Medication Administration - ANSWER-The nurse is not the
originator of the medication order. The nurse is the point person before the client
receives the medication ordered. If a calculation or double check is not done, the nurse
who administers the medication shares the liability for the injury, even if the order is
incorrect, and is responsible for the medication error.
Verbal orders - ANSWER-stated directly in person or by telephone from a licensed
physician or another qualified practitioner who is licensed to prescribe. VOs are
discouraged as routine policy but certain situations or emergencies may require a VO.
VOs are particularly error prone.
mEq - ANSWER-abbreviation for milliequivalent. It is a drug measure in which
electrolytes are measured; expresses the ionic activity of medication
qt - ANSWER-quart
pt - ANSWER-pint
a.c., or ac - ANSWER-before meals
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standing order - ANSWER-Known as a routine order; written document to indicate a
medication is to be given for a specified number of doses
prn order - ANSWER-"As needed" order for medication. For example, Tylenol 650 mg
po q4h for temperature greater than 101°F
Stat order - ANSWER-A medication is to be given immediately but only once unless re-
ordered
Directions for taking verbal orders - ANSWER-1. Write the order down in patient's chart
or enter it into the computer record
2. Read it back to the prescriber
3. Receive confirmation from the prescriber who gave the order that it is correct
*Any Qs or concerns related to the order should be clarified with the prescriber during
the conversation
Documentation of orders (Verbal, stat, etc) - ANSWER-Include:
-date of the order
-name of medication
-dosage of medication
-route of medication
-frequency of medication
, -any special instruction
-name of the individual giving the order
*If verbal, must indicate type of order (telephone or verbal)
*If a telephone or verbal order, signature of the nurse taking the order is required
single order - ANSWER-Specifies a medication is to be given only once at a specified
time. For example, Demerol 50 mg IM and atropine 0.4 mg IM on call to the operating
room
Role of the Nurse in Medication Administration - ANSWER-The nurse is not the
originator of the medication order. The nurse is the point person before the client
receives the medication ordered. If a calculation or double check is not done, the nurse
who administers the medication shares the liability for the injury, even if the order is
incorrect, and is responsible for the medication error.
Verbal orders - ANSWER-stated directly in person or by telephone from a licensed
physician or another qualified practitioner who is licensed to prescribe. VOs are
discouraged as routine policy but certain situations or emergencies may require a VO.
VOs are particularly error prone.
mEq - ANSWER-abbreviation for milliequivalent. It is a drug measure in which
electrolytes are measured; expresses the ionic activity of medication
qt - ANSWER-quart
pt - ANSWER-pint
a.c., or ac - ANSWER-before meals
