NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

The physician’s order reads: Demerol 150 mg q3-4 hr prn for pain. The nurse should question which aspect of the prescription order?
  1. Drug prescribed
  2. Dose
  3. Route
  4. Frequency
Explanation
Answer: C - The prescription order is incomplete. The order does not indicate the route of drug administration.
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