Meds that you give most often

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Hi, everyone,

I've got an interview for a school nurse position (middle school) and I'm in the middle of prepping myself for it and have a question. As a school nurse what are the top 5 drugs that you give the most? Thank you!

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Specializes in School Nursing.

methylphenedate (ritalin) , focalin, albuterol inhaler, albuterol nebulized, childrens tylenol, cough drops !

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Specializes in Med Office, Home Health, School Nurse.

I do Ritalin, Adderall, Clonidine, Seroquel, and Concerta on a daily basis. Behavioral meds are pretty much the only prescription meds I give. I do have a few kids who have EpiPens and Diastat, but I've never had to use it. I do give several OTC meds, such as Tylenol, Motrin, Triaminic, Benadryl, etc.

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Specializes in OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD.

Albuteral and ADHD drugs.

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Disposing medications

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Thank you to each of you! That's a huge help. If I get this job, I'll definitely be a regular around here. There's so much great info! Thank you again!

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Specializes in School Nursing and Sports Medicine.

In random order:

1. Salbutamol Inhaler/Nebule

2. Cough Medicine

3. Paracetamol/Ibuprofen

4. Antibiotics

5. Antihistamine

Good luck in the interview! :)

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Don't forget insulin.

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Thanks!

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Focalin, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Tenex, clonidine, seroquel

Should be familiar with:

Diastat, Abluterol, epi-pen, glucagon, insulin

There are others, but you get the idea.

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