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A medication order with the designation IM stat and q3h prn means?
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∙ 12y ago
From what I've learned so far in my pharmacy technology class that order means inject intramuscularly(in the muscle) immediately and then every three hours as needed. Hope this helps.
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∙ 12y ago
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What is a stat dose of medication?
The medication is given immediately as a single dose. Stat means immediately, so a stat dose would mean the medication that would be given as fast as it could be dispensed to the patient.
What does 0.3mg sl stat mean in medication dosage?
SL means sub-lingual Stat is from latin "Statim" which means immediately So SL STAT means they want 0.3mg of the drug placed under the tongue immediately.
Does stat dose mean a single dose totally?
This means that you are to start the medication right away.
What are the types of medication order?
-Standing - Single - Stat - Self-terminating - Automatic stop
What will you do when a doctor prescribe the medication as STAT?
Take it now and once only.
What is a cbc stat?
STAT in medical terms means "right away", or "immediate". A CBC is a "complete blood count". Your doctor may order a STAT CBC for you if he suspects an anemia or other issue that he wants to treat right away.
What is stat order?
An order to DO IT NOW! -emac.
What is the medical term meaning immediately?
STAT is the medical term meaning immediately.'Stat!"STAT means immediately.
What is a STAT drug order?
An order that is to be filled immediately.
Are stat doses and prn the same thing?
No, stat means "ASAP!" PRN means "as needed"
What is a stat lab?
A stat lab is a laboratory test ordered to be done immediately.anything "stat" means that it should be done right away.
What does stat veritas mean?
Stat veritas means literally "The truth stands", or "Truth endures".
