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Interpret the following drug orders or write drug orders using correct medical abbreviations based on the supplied information.
The drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
-Phenergan 25 mg IM q. 6h p.r.n., nausea.


Definitions:

Narcotics

Drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and can cause sleep or stupor; often used with potential for addiction.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Sedatives

Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement, often used to facilitate calmness or sleep.

Cerebrospinal

Relating to or involving both the brain and the spinal cord.

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