Which statement best describes a pre-printed order?

• A. An order that can be filled by any patient
• B. A patient-specific and dose-specific order for administration of a specific drug(s) issued by a prescriber
• C. An order that is not patient-specific
• D. An order that does not specify dose

Answer: (B)

Pre-printed orders are standardized medication instructions prepared in advance by a prescriber that are specific to a patient and specify the exact drug and dose to be given. This combination—patient-specific and dose-specific—defines a pre-printed order, making it precise, actionable, and ready to use for a particular patient. It isn’t meant to apply to any patient or to omit the dose, and it’s more targeted than non–patient-specific orders.