An analgesic is ordered 6/24 prn. This means that:Question 10Select one:a.the medication must be given six times in a day.b.the medication can be given at any time, as long as there are 6 hours between doses.c.the patient must be assessed at 0600, 1200, 1800 and 2400 for evidence of pain.d.the medication can be given at any time, as long as you don't exceed 6 times in a day.e.the medication must be given every six hours otherwise the reason for not giving should be stated in the notes.
Question
An analgesic is ordered 6/24 prn. This means that:Question 10Select one:a.the medication must be given six times in a day.b.the medication can be given at any time, as long as there are 6 hours between doses.c.the patient must be assessed at 0600, 1200, 1800 and 2400 for evidence of pain.d.the medication can be given at any time, as long as you don't exceed 6 times in a day.e.the medication must be given every six hours otherwise the reason for not giving should be stated in the notes.
Solution
The correct answer is e. The medication must be given every six hours otherwise the reason for not giving should be stated in the notes.
Here's why:
The order "6/24 prn" means that the medication can be given up to 6 times in a 24 hour period, as needed (prn is an abbreviation of the Latin "pro re nata", which means "as the situation demands").
However, it doesn't mean that the medication must be given 6 times a day, or that it can be given at any time as long as there are 6 hours between doses.
Instead, it should be given every 4 hours (24 hours divided by 6 doses), but only if necessary. If it's not necessary to give the medication at one of these times, the reason should be stated in the patient's notes.
This ensures that the patient's pain is managed effectively, but also that they're not given more medication than necessary.
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