"Tips for the ED Drug Seeker"

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.

Just came across this website by an ER doc

http://gruntdoc.com/2005/10/tips-for-the-ed-drug-seeker.html

It has other interesting things; but, I though all would appreciate this one.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

Interesting and entertaining read.:up:

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That is an interesting site, thanks for introducing me to it.

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Thanks for sharing the great site!

Wish this one was shared on a past thread!:wink2:

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Specializes in ER/SICU/Med-Surg/Ortho/Trauma/Flight.

Thanks!-lol-this is some funny ****-lol!

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

saying "the only drug that works for me starts with a d..." isn't going to make us less wary...

i wish i had :twocents: for everytime i've heard that one. i'd be a rich woman. interesting site. thanks

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Specializes in PCCU, ER.

That was very funny! My favorite however is still "I'm allergic to all pain medications except Dilaudid". Unfortunately, I get that a lot!

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Specializes in ED staff.

If I had a dime for everytime I've heard someone say, "I'm allergic to toradol, ultram and darvocet," "the only thing rthat ever works for me is that... oh what's the name of it... oh I'm in so much pain I can't think of it right now but it starts with a D"

Used to work with a guy that would tell people upon discharge that the doctor had written them a Rx for di-law-bid... dolobid, an NSAID but made it sound like dilaudid.

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If I had a dime for everytime I've heard someone say, "I'm allergic to toradol, ultram and darvocet," "the only thing rthat ever works for me is that... oh what's the name of it... oh I'm in so much pain I can't think of it right now but it starts with a D"

Used to work with a guy that would tell people upon discharge that the doctor had written them a Rx for di-law-bid... dolobid, an NSAID but made it sound like dilaudid.

LOL! how interestingly evil... :lol2::lol2:

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Specializes in Emergency/Critical Care Transport.

Love the line about never ever mess with an ED nurse.:nono:

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I know what you all could say for those who can't remember the name of the medication, but it starts with a "D."

Say, "I know exactly what you are talking about and yes, you're right, it's absolutely good stuff and I'll get as much as I can right away."

Come back with a syringe of Toradol (which IS really good stuff). When they ask, say, "I got the medication which starts with a 'T.' Here's your Toradol!" When they start to yell, say, "Oh!! You said it started with 'D'? I thought for sure you said, 'T.' Sometimes I get my 'T's' and 'D's' mixed up, and you don't want me to mess up your medication, right? So let's take this stuff I already have for you. Down the hatch (or trousers)!"

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Specializes in ED.

Ah, that website couldn't be more true. On a related issue, don't tell me you have no psych history, yet somehow you know you're allergic to Haldol, Risperdal and Zyprexa.

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