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Med Orders
Med orders by Megan B. Woody MSN, RN
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
09/17/2013

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Term
What are the rules and regulations regarding Verbal Orders
Definition
-Verbal and telephone orders should only be accepted in emergencies
-Only qualified staff may accept verbal or telephone orders
-First write down or enter into the computer the order in the patients chart. Then read it back to the prescriber. Have the prescriber give you confirmation that the order is correct
-Verbal orders must contain the same elements as a written order and must be noted that it is a verbal or phone order
Term
What are some of the common errors surrounding verbal order
Definition
-Order could be misheard
-Various pronunciations
-Accents
-Sound alike drug names
-Poor cell phone reception
Term
What is the most accurate form of Med Order?
Definition
Computerized Physician Order Entry- This is used to prevent errors that occur with written orders
Term
Abbreviations for units of measure
Definition
T, tbs
-Tablespoon

pt
-Pint

mEq
-Milliequivalent

gr
-Grain

mL
-mililiter
Term
Common med abbreviations
Definition
aq
-aqueous, water

pr
-by rectum

tid
-three times a day

prn
-as needed

CR
-controlled release

KVO
-keep vein open

NAS
-intranasal
Term
List the components of a med order
Definition
-Patients full name
-Date and time order was written
-Name of med
-Dosage of med
-Route of administration
-Time and frequency of administration
-Signature of the person writing the order
Term
Interpreting a med order
Definition
-Know your DO NOT USE abbreviations
-Orders are written
Name of med
dosage
route
frequency
Ex. Colace 100mg po tid
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