When a primary health care provider phones in a medication order ...

[krzymel]

When a primary health care provider phones in a medication order for a client, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Write down the order.
  B) Record the order as soon as the MAR is retrieved.
  C) Repeat back the information exactly as written.
  D) Clarify any unclear information.
  E) Obtain verbal confirmation that the information is correct.

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the order for a medication. Which of the following must be included? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Client's name
  B) Drug name
  C) Dosage form
  D) Route of administration
  E) Frequency of administration

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
If a verbal order is given over the telephone, the nurse writes down the order immediately, repeats back the information exactly as written, and then asks for a verbal confirmation that it is correct. Any order that is unclear should be questioned and clarified.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
A primary health care provider's order must include the client's name, the drug name, the dosage form and route, the dosage to be administered, and the frequency of administration.

[krzymel]

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