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Components of Med.od
Components of a Medication order
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Components of Medical Orders | 1.Client full name 2.Date and time order was written 3.medication name 4.Dose 5.Route 6.frequency of administration 7.Signature of Physician |
| Clients Full Name | Distinguishes the client from another person's with the same name |
| Date and Time order was written | The Day, month, year, time must be included. -Helps clairify when orders are to be stopped. |
| Name of Medication | The prescriber will order a genetric or trade name medication |
| Dose of Medication | The amount or strength of medication |
| Route of Administration | Prescriber Uses accepted abbrevations for meds. route. |
| Frequency of Administration | When to initiate medication therapy |
| Signature of Person writing order | Signature makes the order a legal request |