Published Sep 7, 2015
zizi2677
4 Posts
Can an LPN in home care changes the meds time from 4pm to 5pm without DR approval?
Alex Egan, LPN, EMT-B
4 Articles; 857 Posts
If you just want to change the time on a once daily medication I woildnt feel the need to notify the doctor. However any questions should be directed to your RN supervisor.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN
13,957 Posts
Unless there is a specific order such as give Prilosec 40mg PO at 5pm
Daily....if not sure ask your supervising RN
the med is anti seizure med felbatol she wanted to change the time from 4 am and 4pm to 5am and 5pm. due to the patient is coming late from school 4.40 pm and she dosen"t want to give it late. i think it will mess up with the other meds due on 6pm ( the window one hour before and one hour after). I think it will be safer to wait until tomorrow and call the MD that's all.
pookyp, LPN
1,074 Posts
I would get an order.
Let the supervising RN know and consult with the physician. There may be a reason the drug is timed that way whether interaction with other drugs or smile compliance
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
88 Articles; 21,268 Posts
Moved to Home Health Nursing