Components of a medication order
what do you want to put on the medication order?
date, time, name, DOB, pt identifiers, dosage, route, frequency, signature, medication, etc
Is it true or false that a physician assistant can write a Prescription
true
what is the difference between "stat" and "now" orders?
"stat" orders are given once in a single dose during an emergency (epi)
a "now" needed quickly, not immediately
is it true or false, when charting Mar it is okay to abbreviate the med name?
False full medication name must be entered
it is okay to just put just one patient identifier on the prescription. true or false
uhh false
who can write a prescription?
physicians, dentists, specially qualified Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, etc.
A PRN medication can be given however often a patient asks for it. true or false?
False, it still has to be within time constraints that the medication states
it is okay to skip charting if the medication is not administered as prescribed. true or false?
false documentation is alway necessary
is it true or false that the route is stated on the prescription?
true
it is in our scope of practice to determine medication administration times. True or false?
false
what is an example of an on-call/ one-time order?
lorazepam, contrast dye
this is given only at one specified time, often before a diagnostic or surgical procedure.
What should be included in documentation whne charting the medication administration?
Patient name, full medication name, administration time, dose, frequency, site of administration, the nurses intials and signature
can a nurse administer a medication without verification of the order?
no
is it okay for the pharmacist to dispense order without a prescription
no
is an antibiotic an example routine order?
yes, for example amoxicillin
This is administered until the healthcare provider discontinues to order or until a prescribed number of doses or days have occurred
what does MAR stand for?
Medication administration record