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bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The physician writes an order for medication to be given every 4 hours p.r.n. How should the nurse administer this drug?

a. every 4 hours around the clock
b. every 4 hours if the patient's condition indi-cates a need for it
c. as many as four times a day
d. every 4 hours if the patient asks for it

Question 2

A drug is ordered to be given stat. The nurse should administer this drug

a. in the subcutaneous tissue c. at the hour of sleep
b. immediately d. in a suspension

mbcrismon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A drug may be ordered on a prn or as needed basis. The drug is administered when, in the nurse's judgment, the patient's condition requires it. The order written indicates how frequently a prn medication can be given. A nurse cannot administer a prn medication more frequently than the order indicates without consulting with the person who wrote the order for a change in the order.

Answer to Question 2

B
A stat order is an order for a single dose of medication to be given immediately.