Question

A patient has been on an antibiotic for seven days while in the hospital. A(n) _______ will require the physician to review the medication for the patient prior to continuation of the medication.

a. daily order
b. automatic stop order
c. standing order
d. continuation order

Answer 1

A continuation order requires the physician to review the medication plan for a patient prior to continuation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term that describes a requirement for a physician to review a medication for a patient prior to continuation is called a continuation order. A continuation order ensures that the physician reviews the medication plan and determines if it is appropriate to continue the medication. In this case, the physician would review the patient's antibiotic usage after seven days and decide if it should be continued.