The health care provider orders Tylenol 2 tabs p.o. q4h PRN pain ...

[vicky]

The health care provider orders Tylenol 2 tabs p.o. q4h PRN pain in the client's medical record. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Accept the order as complete.
  2. Clarify the dosage.
  3. Clarify the frequency.
  4. Clarify the client.

Question 2

The nurse is acting as the medication nurse during a cardiorespiratory resuscitation.
 
  The health care provider orders medications, which the nurse prepares and administers. Which classification is the most appropriate for the medication orders that are provided by the health care provider?
  1. PRN orders
  2. Standing orders
  3. STAT orders
  4. ASAP orders

[blakcmamba]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The nurse must clarify the dosage because Tylenol (acetaminophen) tablets come in different strengths, so the dosage would vary if a 350 mg tablet were given as opposed to a 500 mg tablet. The order is not complete because dosage is not clear. The frequency is clearly indicated in the order. Unless the nurse has reason to believe the health care provider entered the order in the wrong medical record, the client does not need to be clarified.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

In an emergency situation, the orders received from the health care provider are STAT orders, given with the expectation they will be administered immediately. PRN orders are given at the nurse's discretion when predetermined situations arise, and can be repeated as needed at ordered intervals. Standing orders are orders that can be used as needed when predetermined situations arise. ASAP orders should be given as soon as possible, but do not have the urgency of a STAT order.

[vicky]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Great answer, keep it coming