Verbal medication orders must be handled in MAR documentation in which way?

Verbal medication orders must be handled in MAR documentation in which way?

• A. They cannot be transcribed to MAR; they must be prescription
• B. They can be transcribed after the physician approves
• C. They can be transcribed if there is a pharmacist sign-off
• D. They can be handwritten by any nurse

Answer: (A)

Verbal orders are treated as temporary and must be converted into a written prescription before they appear on the medication administration record. The MAR is the official record of what has been prescribed, and it should only reflect orders that have been written and signed by a licensed prescriber. Therefore, document the verbal order with all details and the physician’s name, time, and date, then obtain the physician’s written signature or a signed prescription. Once that's done, the order can be entered into the MAR. This approach prevents transcription errors and ensures proper authorization and accountability.

Verbal orders are treated as temporary and must be converted into a written prescription before they appear on the medication administration record. The MAR is the official record of what has been prescribed, and it should only reflect orders that have been written and signed by a licensed prescriber. Therefore, document the verbal order with all details and the physician’s name, time, and date, then obtain the physician’s written signature or a signed prescription. Once that's done, the order can be entered into the MAR. This approach prevents transcription errors and ensures proper authorization and accountability.