Question

in what sequence should the nurse carry out the prescriptions?

Answer 1

#. Sequence of responsibilities of the nurse when administering a drug order.

1. Interpret the order

2. Prepare the exact dosage of the prescribed drug

3. Identify the patient

4. Administer the proper dosage by the prescribed route, at the prescribed time intervals

5. Educate the patient regarding the medication

6. Record the administration of the prescribed drug

7. Monitor the patient's response for desired (therapeutic) and adverse effect

#. The parts of a legal drug order :-

1. Name of the patient

2. Name of the drug to be administered

3. Dosage of the drug

4. Route by which the drug is to be administered

5. Frequency, time and special instructions related to administration

6. Date and Time when the order was written

7. Signature of the person writing the order

#. The sequence of a drug order is written in :-

• 1. Name of the drug

• 2. Dosage

• 3. Route

• 4. frequency