Identify the information missing for each medication order below:

 

1)     Risperdal 2 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth

2)     Riopan Liquid 15 ml. by mouth every hour as needed

3)     Aricept 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime

4)     Tylenol 2 tablets by mouth every 4 hours as needed for shoulder pain

5)     Ativan 0.5 mg. 1 tablet by mouth as needed

 

 

Answers module 3:

Identify the information missing for each medication order below:
1. Risperdal 2 mg. Give 1 tablet by mouth
[Specific direction on how often to give the Risperdal or frequency of administration]
2. Riopan Liquid 15 ml. by mouth every hour as needed
[Specific direction on how often to give the Riopan or frequency of administration AND the reason for administration]
3. Aricept 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime
[Strength of Aricept to give]
4. Tylenol 2 tablets by mouth every 4 hours as needed for shoulder pain
[Strength of Tylenol to administer]
5. Ativan 0.5 mg. 1 tablet by mouth as needed
[Specific direction on how often to give the Ativan or frequency of administration
AND the specific reason for administration]