Table 4:
Top orders by overall prevalence (pretest probability), the generic “best-seller” list.
| Rank | Description | Prevalence (%) | Baseline Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sodium chloride (IV) | 90 | 3.97 |
| 2 | CBC with differential | 79 | 2.60 |
| 3 | Metabolic panel, basic | 77 | 2.65 |
| 4 | Potassium chloride (IV) | 68 | 1.76 |
| 5 | Glucose (IV) | 60 | 1.25 |
| 6 | Docusate (Oral) | 58 | 1.24 |
| 7 | Prothrombin time (PT/INR (International Normalized Ratio)) | 58 | 1.93 |
| 8 | Physical therapy evaluation | 55 | 1.13 |
| 9 | Metabolic panel, comprehensive | 55 | 1.47 |
| 10 | Diet NPO (Non per os) | 53 | 1.11 |
BaselineFreq counts (repeat) items instead of patients. For example, an average of 2.6 orders for CBC (Complete Blood Count) with Differential occurs for all patients, with 79% of patients receiving them.