Can a LPN mix IV Rocephin in a bag of Dextrose 5%. We were taught that we are prohibited from mixing. Then i read the nursing laws and it said except preparing or reconstituting an antibiotic additive which is permitted.
Can a LPN certified nurse mix IV Rocephin in a bag of Dextrose 5% and hang it? In the nursing law it states we our prohibited from mixing or preparing any medication for IV therapy except preparing or reconstituting an antibiotic additive is permitted.