Which is an essential element of a standard order set to verify a medication order?
a. Volume only
b. Number of tablets
c. Metric dose/strength
d. Hour of administration
ANS: C
The ISMP recommendations for standardized medication order sets include such elements as the drug name (generic followed by brand when appropriate), metric dose/strength, frequency and duration, route, and indication. Although a prescription may include volume or number of tablets, the essential component is dose or strength, because the volume or number of tablets may vary by manufacturer. The exact hour of administration can be based on factors such as the frequency, agency protocols, and patient preferences.
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