Nursing and Patient Medications

Register Today! Nursing and Patient Medications is the place for Licensed Nurses to discuss patient medication administration, interactions, and specifics regarding dosing. It is NOT a place for medical advice nor will it replace your medication reference material or pharmacist input. General info about meds and hospital policy can be discussed.

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  1. Does the process of crushing meds allow some of it to get into our system somehow?
    Does the process of crushing meds allow some of it to get into our system somehow?
    by nurse_mom 3:04 am
    2
    rita359
  2. Is Tramadol a 'true' narcotic or just a pain reliever?
    Is Tramadol a 'true' narcotic or just a pain reliever?
    by GLORIAmunchkin72 Mar 10, '10
    12
    canned_bread
  3. IM given subQ
    IM given subQ
    by george13 Jan 15
    0
    george13
  4. Norco given to patient with codeine allergy
    Norco given to patient with codeine allergy
    by aligar89 Jan 15
    5
    Sweet_Wild_Rose
  5. Typical Med Schedule for one of my patients
    Typical Med Schedule for one of my patients
    by mindlor Nov 8, '12
    6
    Anne36
  6. reporting a med error
    reporting a med error
    by wiley6coyote Nov 12, '12
    8
    Anne36
  7. Medication Error
    Medication Error
    by BSNRNINRI Dec 18, '12
    6
    Anne36
  8. need perspective- rapid administration of potassium
    need perspective- rapid administration of potassium
    by VegRN Jan 10
    16
    VegRN
  9. diazpem&dilution
    diazpem&dilution
    by Rajawi Dec 22, '12
    9
    Rajawi
  10. IV push medications - nursing students
    IV push medications - nursing students
    by BSN Student +Tech Dec 23, '12
    14
    turnforthenurseRN
  11. What is the highest regular dose of Oxy that you have seen
    What is the highest regular dose of Oxy that you have seen
    by ~Mi Vida Loca~RN Dec 1, '10
    39
    turnforthenurseRN
  12. Vancomycin dosing pattern? Pharmacy write up?
    Vancomycin dosing pattern? Pharmacy write up?
    by paperheart Jan 7
    4
    iluvivt
  13. Horrified: possible accidental arterial infusion
    Horrified: possible accidental arterial infusion
    by Southgoing Zax Jul 2, '12
    23
    rcdowse
  14. Checking Vital Signs in LTC
    Checking Vital Signs in LTC
    by oliverandmollycat Dec 27, '12
    6
    eatmysoxRN
  15. where to find nurse medication charts to use at home
    where to find nurse medication charts to use at home
    by MaudyBenz Jan 5
    1
    Silverdragon102
  16. Corticosteroids and CBGM
    Corticosteroids and CBGM
    by Anna-s Jan 2
    3
    sapphire18
  17. Rationale behind decreasing calcium intake prior to parathyroidectomy?
    Rationale behind decreasing calcium intake prior to parathyroidectomy?
    by kelso1001 Dec 30, '12
    6
    Esme12
  18. Insulin drip/hourly BG checks
    Insulin drip/hourly BG checks
    by Elvish Dec 23, '12
    12
    tfisherRN
  19. surveillance blood cultures with steroids
    surveillance blood cultures with steroids
    by ilovenursing05 Dec 27, '12
    1
    Bec7074
  20. Nurse knowledge and Ibuprofen vs. Tylenol
    Nurse knowledge and Ibuprofen vs. Tylenol
    by DantheMan9 Dec 26, '12
    20
    tyvin
  21. antibiotics for a cold?
    antibiotics for a cold?
    by brownbook Dec 22, '12
    4
    LadyFree28
  22. Mefoxin and IV filters
    Mefoxin and IV filters
    by shellybsn Feb 15, '12
    1
    Esme12
  23. Giving meds together
    Giving meds together
    by mandaaRN Dec 21, '12
    17
    amoLucia
  24. Can you use O.9NS on a mainline and dopamine on a piggyback
    Can you use O.9NS on a mainline and dopamine on a piggyback
    by ab1984 Dec 22, '12
    26
    Dodongo
  25. Possible Med Error?
    Possible Med Error?
    by duncannurse429 Dec 22, '12
    5
    KelRN215
  26. Struggling with outdated IM injection site information
    Struggling with outdated IM injection site information
    by DarkestSamus Dec 18, '12
    3
    MandaRN94
  27. How much Versed/Fentanyl is too much????
    How much Versed/Fentanyl is too much????
    by SleepynurseRN Mar 4, '11
    9
    Dodongo
  28. Reporting med errors...
    Reporting med errors...
    by Time4dilaudidyet Jan 8, '12
    25
    tnbutterfly
  29. Strange Theoretical Medication question
    Strange Theoretical Medication question
    by Sadala Dec 14, '12
    0
    Sadala
  30. Lantus vs. Levemir
    Lantus vs. Levemir
    by turnforthenurseRN Dec 12, '12
    3
    turnforthenurseRN