A patient is extremely agitated and presents a danger to others. The resident orders 5 mg haloperidol IM to be administered immediately in order to calm the patient. What kind of order is this?
1. PRN
2. STAT
3. Single order
4. Standing order
Answer: 2
Explanation: A STAT order is a one-time order for a medication to be given immediately. PRN medications are given on an "as needed" basis for specific signs or symptoms. A single order is for a medication to be given only once and at a specific time. A standing order is given for medications to be administered routinely until the order is cancelled.
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