Types of Medication Orders

Is carried out until the prescriber cancels it by another order or until a prescribed number of days elapse.

The prescriber orders a medication to be given when a client requires it.

A prescriber will often order a medication to be given only once at a specific time.

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

Is used when a client needs a medication quickly but not right away.

Medications that will be taken outside the hospital setting. Includes more information than a regular order.