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Types of Order - Pharmacology

Prn Orders: It states guidelines for administering a medication when needed.

Types of Order


Standing Order

This is one that should be carried out for a specified number of days or until another order cancels it. For example, standing orders given by the medical officer of PHC in emergency situations.


Prn Orders

It states guidelines for administering a medication when needed.

(e.g., pain killers, laxatives.)


One Time Order or Single Order

It is a written order for a medication which is administered only once, (e.g., preoperative medications.)


Stat Order

It is a medication order which is administered immediately and only once,

(e.g., INJ Lasix 20 mg IV stat.)


Telephone Orders

Sometimes after discussion with the doctor about the clients condition over the phone, the nurse may write the ordered medication on the physicians order sheet which is designated as “T.O.” The physician must countersign the order at a specified time period, which is usually 48 hours.

 

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