Tramadol

[Corey Nguyen]

So I worked about 14 days ago and today my supervisor called me up and said there was an incident report from pharmacy saying I pull Tramadol out but have no record of me giving it or returning it. I know it has only been 2 weeks but I don't remember a thing. They look further into it and saw that I did give it to the patient. The thing is she has a PRN and schedule Tramadol. I don't know what to think of this as I have been a nurse for almost 10 years and this is the first time this has happen. I'm getting a little worried. I'm not sure if I pulled 2 out and gave 1 and forgot to return the other one. I don't think that was it though. I'm very careful regarding narcotics. I either give them right away or return them if the patient decline the medication.

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

Why would you remember a specific medication you gave to a patient 2 weeks ago unless there was something unusual that was happening surrounding the med administration when you gave it?  Heck I couldn't tell you exactly what meds I administered and when a couple of days ago much less two weeks ago without referring to the EMAR. 

Since looking into it further showed you gave the med to the patient I assume that's the end of the matter so trust that the investigation showed that your charting was correct and you gave the med.  

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

You'd think with technology they would be quicker in notifying you.  I have a coworker going through this over a medication a few weeks ago that she doesn't remember.