PRN Medication Decision Quiz

PRN Medication Decision Quiz
Test your understanding of when and how to use PRN (as-needed) medication. This quiz is for educational purposes only and does not collect sensitive health or personal information.
A patient complains of mild headache and requests PRN pain medication. What is the most appropriate first step?
Before giving a PRN medication, which check is essential?
A patient received a PRN medication 2 hours ago. The order states it can be given every 6 hours. Should you give another dose now?
Indicate your agreement: PRN medication should be given only when specific symptoms are present.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Which of the following symptoms would most likely require PRN medication?
What should you do if a patient refuses a PRN medication you offered?
How would you rate the urgency to give PRN medication for a patient reporting chest pain?
Select all appropriate actions before administering PRN medication.
In the table below, indicate whether you would administer PRN medication in each scenario.
Rows Yes No
Patient has a fever and the order is for antipyretic PRN
Patient is sleeping and not in distress
Patient requests PRN for mild nausea
Patient's last dose was just given
What is the next step after giving a PRN medication?
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Select theme:

Rows	Yes	No
Patient has a fever and the order is for antipyretic PRN
Patient is sleeping and not in distress
Patient requests PRN for mild nausea
Patient's last dose was just given