Categories of Physicians' Orders

What are the seven categories of physicians’ orders?

Medication, Miscellaneous, Activity, Dietary, Diagnostic, Treatment, Vital Signs.

Mnemonic for remembering the 7 categories of physicians’ orders

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What is a mnemonic?

A memory tool that helps learners recall information, especially lists or steps.

First category of physicians’ orders?

Medication.

Second category of physicians’ orders?

Miscellaneous.

Third category of physicians’ orders?

Activity.

Fourth category of physicians’ orders?

Dietary.

Fifth category of physicians’ orders?

Diagnostic.

Sixth category of physicians’ orders?

Treatment.

Seventh category of physicians’ orders?

Vital Signs.

How do mnemonics help students?

Mnemonics improve recall ability and test scores.