Route codes

PTCB PTCE
Order Entry and Processing
Matrix
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A pharmacy technician is checking route codes before entering orders. For each code, identify whether it indicates an oral or a rectal route.

Row	Oral	Rectal
PO	✓ Correct	Not correct
PR	Not correct	✓ Correct

Answer

PO: Oral · PR: Rectal

Rationale

PO denotes oral administration, while PR denotes rectal administration. The route must remain associated with the correct code during order entry.

RememberPO is oral; PR is rectal.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 15 Administration of Enteral Medications Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · ADMINISTRATION OF ENTERAL MEDICATIONS INTRODUCTION · 2nd edition, 2023

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