Standing Orders
Ritenour School District school health offices have standing orders under the guidance of our medical director to be used per nurse's clinical judgement based on their medical professional assessment for the following:
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MEDICATION |
PURPOSE |
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A&D Ointment |
General Lubrication |
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Alcohol |
Pierced body parts |
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Antibiotic Ointment/Cream |
Minor cuts/abrasions |
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Antifungal Cream |
Itchy/Scaly skin |
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Antiseptic Wipes |
Minor cuts/abrasions |
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Bacitracin Ointment/Cream |
Minor cuts/scrapes/burns |
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Bactine/Antiseptic Cleanser |
Minor abrasions/burns |
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Blistex/Lip Balm |
Chapped lips/fever blisters |
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Burn Free |
Minor burns |
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Calamine/Caladryl Lotion |
Itchy rash/insect bites |
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Camphophenique |
Insect bites/rashes |
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Chlorseptic Spray |
Sore Throat |
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Clear Eyes/Eye Drops |
Irritation/dryness/redness |
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Cough Drops |
Cough |
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Dacrlose/Eye Wash |
Irritation/foreign body |
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Glucose Tablets |
Suspected low blood glucose |
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Hydrocortisone Cream/Spray |
Minor rash/Insect bites |
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Hydrogen Peroxide |
Dirty wound cleanser to be followed by soap & water wash |
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Mediquick |
Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn |
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Oragel/Ambesol |
Toothache/mouth sores/gum pain |
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Saline Drops (Eyes) |
Irritation/foreign body |
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Saline Solution |
Irrigation |
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Salt Water Gargle |
Sore throat/cough/drainage |
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Skin Lotion |
Dry skin |
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Solarcaine/Aloe Vera |
Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn |
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S.T.37 (oral pain reliever) |
Minor oral abrasions/burns/cuts |
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Stingkill Swab/Sting Relief |
Insect bite/sting |
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Tums |
Minor upset stomach |
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Vaseline |
General Lubrication |
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Albuterol Nebulizer |
Respiratory Distress |
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Oxygen |
Respiratory Distress |
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Benadryl/Diphenhydramine |
Mild/Moderate Allergic Reaction |
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Epinephrine |
Severe Allergic Reaction |
Please note a Generic Equivalent may be substituted for ALL listed medications. To review standing orders or if you have questions, please contact your building nurse.