NUR 280 Test 2
- Enteral medication
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Medication administered into the GI tract; PO, PR, NG, NI, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Prescriptions
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Referred to as orders;
Routine orders, PRN orders, standing orders, one-time orders, STAT orders, and titration orders.
- Routine order
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Prescription followed until cancelled by another order.
-"Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily"
4. PRN
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"as needed"
-Prescription for medication administered when it is requested by the patient.-Administered based on patient symptoms; pain, nausea, or itching.-Ex of PRN order; "Acetaminophen 500 mg PO every 4-6 hours as needed for pain." 1 / 2
- Standing order
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"order set" or a "protocol"
-Standardized prescriptions for nurses to implement to any patient in clearly defined circumstances without the need to notify a provider.-Administer four chewable aspirin, establish IV access, and obtain an electrocardio- gram (ECG) for chest pain in an urgent care clinic.
- One-time order
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Prescription for a medication to be given only once.
-IV dose of antibiotics administered immediately prior to surgery.
- STAT order
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One time order
-Administered without delay due to the urgency of the circumstances.
-Ex
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"Benadryl 50 mg PO stat" for a patient having an allergic reaction.
- Titration order
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