What is the missing component of the following medication order: Atropine 1 mg IV?
a. Frequency
b. Indication
c. Route
d. Dilution
ANS: A
Regardless of whether the prescription is for a hospitalized patient or not, the order must contain the same information: patient's full name, date, name of drug, route of administration, dose, frequency, duration, and signature of prescriber.
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