To extend the order by 6 doses, what is the most efficient method?

• A. Click Modify from the Active tab of the Orders Activity
• B. Create a new order with 6 more doses
• C. Cancel and re-enter the order
• D. Edit from the History tab

Answer: (A)

Extending an active order is done by modifying the existing order. In Epic, the most efficient way to add more doses is to go to the Orders Activity, open the Active tab, and choose Modify. This updates the current order line with the additional doses while keeping the same order record, so administration history, audit trail, and reconciliation stay intact and nothing needs to be re-entered.

Creating a new order would start a separate line with its own dosing, which can lead to duplication and extra reconciliation work. Canceling and re-entering cancels the original order and then re-issues it, breaking continuity and risking gaps in administration. Editing from the History tab would apply to past, completed orders and won’t affect the active order, so it won’t extend current doses.