Standing Orders
Ritenour School District school health offices have standing orders under medical director, Craig A. Spiegel, M.D. , 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.