The order reads, "Theochron 200 mg PO qid." The nurse understands that this is which type of medication order?
1. Priority
2. Standing
3. Flexible
4. Indefinite
2
Medication orders may be classed into one of four types. A standing order indicates that the drug is to be administrated until discontinued or for a certain number of doses.
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