Question

directions: refer to the portion of the mar provided below to answer the question.
name:
medication administration record
room number:
date of birth:
medical record number:
diagnosis:
allergies: penicillin, codeine
date: 5/2/2020

which medication is ordered to be administered \as needed\?

• k-dur
• lasix
• heparin
• percocet

Explanation:

Identify the medical abbreviation for "as needed"

Using the Medical Abbreviations knowledge point
The Latin abbreviation "p.r.n." (pro re nata) translates to "as needed" in medical prescriptions.

Analyze the Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Using the Medical Abbreviations knowledge point
We examine the medication orders listed on the MAR:

• Heparin: "Heparin 5,000 units subcut daily" (daily administration).
• Lasix: "Lasix 40 mg p.o. daily" (daily administration).
• K-Dur: "K-Dur 10 mEq p.o. b.i.d." (twice a day).
• Percocet: "Percocet 2 tabs p.o. q6h p.r.n. for moderate pain" (every 6 hours as needed).

Match the medication to the question

Using the Medical Abbreviations knowledge point
The order for Percocet contains "p.r.n.", which means it is administered "as needed" for moderate pain.

Answer:

• K-Dur
• Lasix
• Heparin
• Percocet (Correct answer)