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kodithompson

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on: Jul 18, 2018
If a prescription includes the abbreviation prn, it means that the medication should be
 a. administered intravenously.
 b. provided in tablet form.
 c. taken as needed.
 d. taken before meals.

Question 2

What should you do if the surgeon verbally orders a medication during a surgical procedure and you have clearly understood what he or she said?
 a. provide the medication as directed
 b. prepare a written prescription for the surgeon to sign
 c. ask the surgeon to repeat the order
 d. nothingyou can only provide medication with a written order


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Cheesycrackers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

strudel15

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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