Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has anxiety and a prescription for oral lorazepam PRN. Which of the following is the correct way to transcribe the prescription into the electronic medical record?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Lorazepam 2.5 mg PO every 8 hours as needed for anxiety. This transcribes the prescription accurately, specifying the medication, dose, route, frequency, and indication. Option A specifies a bedtime dose without mentioning PRN, B specifies once daily at bedtime without PRN, and D specifies a fixed interval dosing schedule. These options do not reflect the PRN nature of the prescription, making them incorrect.