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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Was used “off label” as an appetite stimulant. Once researched and thoroughly studied, the medication is now “labeled” for use as an appetite stimulant. When administering medications, it is important to know and understand what medication the patient is taking, why they are taking it, and to question the provider if it is unclear as to why a drug is ordered.Medication orders may also contain an indication for administration. For example, medications ordered on a PRN basis must contain an indication for when to administer the medication. Common indications for PRN medications include symptoms such as pain, itching, headache, nausea, or fever. If more than one medication is ordered for the same indication, the order must contain additional details to inform the nurse of when the nurse is to administer each medication. For example, if the patient is ordered Percocet and ibuprofen for pain, the order may state to administer “ibuprofen PRN pain rated 0–5 out of 0/10 scale give ii 200 mg tabs PO Q8 hours” and administer “Percocet PRN pain rated 6–10 out of 0/10 scale give ii 2.5/325 mg tabs PO Q8 hours.”Maintaining a Safe EnvironmentTo ensure safe medication administration, it is critical to maintain a safe environment. One way to maintain a safe environment is by securing medications. All medications must be kept in a locked cart or cabinet. Medications should not be left at the patient’s bedside unless there is an order by the provider to do so. Narcotics should be kept in a double-locked
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