We've had issues with leucovorin lately. I've noticed that it's being ordered PO routinely. Normally I wouldn't have a problem, but waking up a 6 year old at 0300 to take a pill is rather unpleasant. Our docs are frustrated with it and can usually be counted on to order a PRN IV specifically for the middle of the night doses. I'm assuming in the adult world patients don't get that luxury
Thankfully, I've never had to tell a family "sorry, your kid can't get chemo because we don't have any" but that list scares me!
Feb 10, '12 by ShantheRNWe've had issues with leucovorin lately. I've noticed that it's being ordered PO routinely. Normally I wouldn't have a problem, but waking up a 6 year old at 0300 to take a pill is rather unpleasant. Our docs are frustrated with it and can usually be counted on to order a PRN IV specifically for the middle of the night doses. I'm assuming in the adult world patients don't get that luxury