Types of Medication Orders

Questions and Answers

Which type of order is used for a medication to be given only once at a specified time?

Single (One-Time) Order

A Stat Order is typically used for non-emergency situations.

False

An Automatic Stop Order specifies that a medication will be discontinued after a certain period or number of doses unless __________ by a healthcare provider.

renewed

Match the type of order with its description:

<p>Titration Order = An order in which the dose of the medication is adjusted based on the patient’s response or specific parameters. Tapering Order = An order in which the dose of the medication is gradually decreased over a specified period to avoid withdrawal symptoms or other adverse effects. Telephone or Verbal Order = An order given by a healthcare provider over the phone or verbally in person. Electronic Order = An order entered and transmitted electronically via a computerized provider order entry system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Medication Orders

Routine Order

A regular, ongoing order for a medication to be given at specified intervals until discontinued by a healthcare provider
Example: "Aspirin 81 mg PO daily"

PRN Order (Pro Re Nata)

An order for medication based on specific criteria, such as pain level or other symptoms
Example: "Morphine 2 mg IV PRN for pain"

Stat Order

An order for immediate medication administration, typically used in emergencies
Example: "Epinephrine 0.3 mg IM stat"

Single (One-Time) Order

An order for a medication to be given only once at a specified time
Example: "Lorazepam 1 mg PO one-time before surgery"

Standing Order

Pre-established and approved orders for medications to be administered under specific conditions
Example: "Acetaminophen 500 mg PO every 6 hours for fever greater than 100.4°F"

Titration Order

An order in which the dose of the medication is adjusted based on the patient's response or specific parameters
Example: "Insulin infusion, titrate to maintain blood glucose between 100-150 mg/dL"

Tapering Order

An order in which the dose of the medication is gradually decreased over a specified period
Example: "Prednisone 10 mg PO daily for one week, then 5 mg daily for one week, then stop"

Automatic Stop Order

An order that specifies a medication will be discontinued after a certain period or number of doses
Example: "Ceftriaxone 1 g IV every 24 hours for seven days (automatic stop after seven days)"

Telephone or Verbal Order

An order given by a healthcare provider over the phone or verbally in person, often used in urgent situations
Example: "Nurse receives a verbal order: 'Administer 10 mg of morphine IV stat.'"

Electronic Order

An order entered and transmitted electronically via a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system
Example: "Metformin 500 mg PO BID ordered through the hospital's electronic health record system"