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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Is a routine order. For the order to be canceled, the provider would need to discontinue the order. An order for a medication to be administered just one time is known as a one-time order. An example of a one-time order is “Cefazolin (Ancef) 2 g IV × 1 dose before surgery.” A standardized order that may be implemented under certain circumstances is known as a standing order. Standing orders are written to address protocols in which the nurse can intervene in a timely manner without having to wait on the provider to write orders, or there are general guidelines for treating a certain condition. For example, surgical procedures often utilize standing orders that allow the nurse to administer medications for pain, nausea or vomiting, constipation, and venous thrombosis prophylaxis. A STAT order is a one-time order that is administered as urgently as possible. An example of a STAT order may be to administer “Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV STAT” when the patient is having a seizure. Medication orders to be administered as needed are known as PRN orders. PRN medications are commonly ordered for symptoms such as pain, nausea or vomiting, itching, sleep, cough, or fever greater than 101°F. An example of a PRN order is “Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg PO Q4 hours PRN itching.” It is important to note that a PRN medication may only be administered for the ordered indication. For instance, an order that reads “Acetaminophen 500 mg PO PRN headache” cannot be administered for mild
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