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Both scheduled & PRNs are 5/325.

So PRN Ativan and Seroquel could be used at the same time...but someplaces and some people never do it..... Since I have NO experience, I just worried about anything. I feel that very often the orders are not specific and I think too much, maybe. For example, a pt has scheduled percocet 2tabs once daily and PRN orders of percocet 1 tab and 2 tabs q6 for each. Pt complains about pain after she got the scheduled meds. Should I wait 6 hour for PRN? Also, how can I decide to give her 1tab or 2 tabs? Should I just ask pt? Thanks for your time for reading this and answering to the question.

I am a new grad and never worked as a CNA before. The LTC I work now pay you more if you were CNA before. LPN and CNA were two different things but if you are new grad, CNA experience makes a difference.

Thanks for your input, sasha2lady. What I understood from you and previous poster is, I need to use critical thinking, gain knowledge and more experience!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I agree that one medication should be given first to see if it works then if it dose not, another one should be tried. This particular pt asks for both PRNs everyday at almost same time. Dr's order dose not say anything other than how often each med should be given. I was not sure if I could refuse to give her one of PRNs at the same time even pt request. Of course I could ask DR about this.

You can do it. I was 46 years old, never worked in health care field and English is my second language. Plus, I worked every weekends 24 hours during the program. I graduated with honor in June. Math in LPN program is extremely easy. You just need to understand what the question really asking is. Good luck.

Can two different PRNs be administerd for the same reason at the same time if pt requested? For example, Ativan and Seroquel for anxiety at the same time. I am a new LPN, just started my orientation in a LTC. Please help me to understand the concept of PRN. Thanks.