Which of the following medication orders is to be administered PRN?
A) Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg PO tonight if the patient cannot sleep
B) Prednisone 10 mg PO today, then taper down 1 mg each day for the next 10 days
C) Humulin R 10 units subcutaneously before each meal and at bedtime
D) Kefzol (Ancef) 1 g IVPB 30 minutes prior to surgery

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The nurse is to give the Ambien if the patient cannot sleep. The nurse uses discretion when deciding when to administer the medication PRN.

Which of the Following Medication Orders Is to Be Administered