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What is the first part that the drug order should contain?
What is the first part that the drug order should contain?
What must be included alongside the date in a drug order?
What must be included alongside the date in a drug order?
Which of the following is essential to specify when writing a drug order?
Which of the following is essential to specify when writing a drug order?
What should be included in the dosage part of a drug order?
What should be included in the dosage part of a drug order?
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Why is it important to write drug orders clearly and legibly?
Why is it important to write drug orders clearly and legibly?
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Study Notes
Drugs Orders
- A drug order must include seven essential parts to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- The seven parts are:
- Client identification: the name of the client receiving the medication.
- Date and time: the date and time when the order is written.
- Medication name: the name of the drug to be administered.
- Dosage: the specific amount of the medication to be given.
- Two additional parts: not specified, but implied as essential components of a complete drug order.
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This quiz assesses knowledge on how to write a clear and complete drug order, including the seven required parts. Topics include patient identification, date and time, medication name, dosage, and more.
