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Standing Order/Routine Medication Order
Is carried out until the prescriber cancels it by another order or until a prescribed number of days elapse.
prn Order
The prescriber orders a medication to be given when a client requires it.
Single Order
A prescriber will often order a medication to be given only once at a specific time.
STAT Orders
Signifies that a single dose of a medication is to be given immediately and only once.
Now Orders
Is used when a client needs a medication quickly but not right away.
Prescriptions
Medications that will be taken outside the hospital setting. Includes more information than a regular order.
Author
blierman
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65091
Card Set
Types of Medication Orders
Description
Types of Orders in Acute Care Agencies
Updated
2011-02-09T01:22:08Z
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