Adding a PRN Medication
Follow the steps below to add a PRN Medication for future administrations.
Updated on February 19, 2022
- Head over to eMAR to start the process of adding a medication.
- Click on the green Add Medication Button to add the medication.
- Drug Name: Type the first 3 letters and click the name matching the doctor's order.
(Cloud icon = Custom Med - Pill icon = Default Drug Database)
- Drug Route: Will auto-populate from the database.
- Drug Strength: List all known Strengths. Strength missing? Refer to the Adding a Custom Medication
- Dosage Form: Auto-populates from the database.
- Start Date: Select the date you wish to sign meds or when prescribed.
- Start Time: The exact time the order started. For example, start signing at 8 AM from the start date.
- Rx#: To be included listed from the pharmacy MARs. Will communicate with the pharmacy on refills.
- Prescriber: Select who prescribed the med, Physician not listed? Add one by clicking the +Add button.
- PRN: Check the box to toggle the Med as a PRN
- Interval: How long between each dose of that Medication
- Dosage: How many pills or amounts to be given each time. (2 tablets every 4hrs as needed)
- Instructions: Copy doctor's order or the default instructions as-is. Double-check instructions for the staff to follow.
- Reason: Should be the same as why they take that PRN
- Expires: Add the date the Medication expires to be notified when to replace it.
- Track Quantity: Add how many you have on hand to keep track of quantity.
- Delegated: Check if delegated by a nurse to administer medication.
- Click Save to finish
