Which Statements Are True Regarding the Types of Medication Orders

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding the types of medication orders? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Stat orders are the same as single-dose orders.
• B) Standing orders indicate the number of specified doses a medication is to be given.
• C) Renewal orders facilitate physician review before continuance of high-risk medications.
• D) PRN medications will designate a mandatory number of times the medication is to be administered.
• E) Verbal orders should be used as much as possible.

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