I am scared! I have NEVER in my life been in this kind of situation.
Was called for a random drug screen this AM. I had one before years ago and of course, came back negative. I don't take anything on a daily basis that would ever cause a positive. I have legit prescription for percocet (rarely take) for a torn meniscus. I seldon resort to narcs because ibuprofen generally handles the pain without the yucky side effects of narcs.
My issue is that about a day ago I took a vicodin. I again, have a legit rx from my doctor. My only problem is that it is from a year and a half ago! I took the vicodin on my day off (would never take at work, Nor could I FUNCTION on it at work) and later ended up taking a percocet.
Both rx are from a year ago, almost two years ago. Not a doubt my results are going to come back positive for not only the hydrocodone, but also the oxycodone. I am totally petrified. I rarely take narcotics. The fact that I have two full bottles of narcs from almost two years ago prooves that I seldom take it.
I am concerned of what is going to happen.
They did not ask me to list any medications I was taking. I am sure that someone will call me when the results are back but am I screwed because these are old rx?
Please don't judge me. I already feel horrible and I didn't do anything wrong. Other than take medications I legally had that probably should of been tossed since they were almost two years old.
I am terrified I am going to lose my job or worse yet, be turned into the BON.
yes, because everyone that comes here should first do a week long, exhaustive search of previously discussed topics so they don't dare repeat something that has "surfaced 1 gagillion times."
I don't really care one way or another if someone wants to post a question post away, but it's a simple matter of typing in "drug test" in the giant search box at the top of the page and you'll come up with several hundred very similar threads.
I've occasionally in the past had to take narcs for dental/jaw procedures and surgery. I've been open with my employer about any health issues, so they never even worried about it as far as I know.Best to just be upfront with your employer. And... keep health records/rx records.
I always wonder if there isn't a time limit on the validity of the prescription. It seems to me that refills become null after a set date and if that applies to the drug itself in the eyes of Feds.
My test came back negative. And yes, our hospital does do random drug screens. Quite frequently. Thanks to everyone for the support. And to those I apparently irritated by posting a post that was posted "a gazillion times" forgive my Lord for I have sinned. I did do a search. But mostly the results I got were, "I smoke THC, should I get a second chance" or "I took my mom's cousin's brother's dog's percocet. Am I screwed". I did not come across anything where it was a rx from a year or so ago.
I am a good nurse. I will continue to be a good nurse.
And I will probably never post again for fear of being scorned because a previous post exists. Sheesh.
Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
What a relief! I'm quite sure the vast majority of people here aren't perturbed because someone else may have posted on the subject matter some time in the past. :)
And I will probably never post again for fear of being scorned because a previous post exists. Sheesh.
Why would you let ONE rude poster influence your future actions?
Glad it turned out okay. I think even if you had tested positive, you would have been okay. The pills were yours, and a person who lets narcs age without using them does not an abuser make.
I am glad it came out alright. It is like we have to feel guilty or fearful about this kind of thing. Don't let one post put you off. Good luck to you.
There is a reason why they didn't ask you what you were taking...it's to protect your privacy.
The only prescriptions that they will ask you to produce is the ones that come back positive for the test. Furthermore, the drug test can also prove the concentration in your system...thus, providing evidence if you took it consistent with your prescription.
While a pharmacist cannot fill a prescription that is over a year old (six months, in some states) there is no law that says that YOU CANNOT take it for longer than one year.
I wouldn't even lose a second of sleep if this were me. You have a legal right to be treated.
and i will probably never post again for fear of being scorned because a previous post exists. sheesh.
[color=#ff00cc]don't let anyone do that to you. use this site for the positive things..ignore the negatives (there seems to be an abundance). glad your test came back negative. i can imagine you were nervous.
AgentBeast, MSN, RN
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I don't really care one way or another if someone wants to post a question post away, but it's a simple matter of typing in "drug test" in the giant search box at the top of the page and you'll come up with several hundred very similar threads.