NUR 280 Test 2

NUR 280 Test 2
1. Enteral medication
Answer
Medication administered into the GI tract; PO, PR, NG, NI, percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy (PEG)
2. Prescriptions
Answer
Referred to as orders;
Routine orders, PRN orders,standing orders, one-time orders, STAT orders, and titration orders.
3. Routine order
Answer
Prescription followed until cancelled by another order.
-"Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily"
4. PRN
Answer
"as needed"
-Prescription for medication administered when it is requested by the patient.
-Administered based on patient symptoms; pain, nausea, or itching.
-Ex of PRN order; "Acetaminophen 500 mg PO every 4-6 hours as needed for pain."