Which statement(s)is/are true regarding the types of medication orders? (Select all that apply.)
A) Stat orders are the same as single dose orders.
B) Standing orders indicate the number of specified doses of a medication to be given.
C) Renewal orders facilitate physician review before continuance of high-risk medications.
D) PRN medications will designate a mandatory number of times the medication is to be administered.
E) Verbal orders should be used as much as possible.

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A) Stat orders are not the same as single dose orders. Stat orders indicate that the medication should be given immediately.
B) Standing orders indicate the conditions under which a medication should be administered, and can include a specific dosage regimen. 
C) Renewal orders require physician review before continuing certain medications, especially those with a high risk of adverse effects. 
D) PRN medications do not designate a mandatory number of times the medication should be administered, but rather when it is needed. 
E) Verbal orders should be avoided whenever possible, as they carry a greater risk of miscommunication or misinterpretation compared to written orders.

Which Statement(s)is/are True Regarding the Types of Medication Orders? (Select