Add Injection Medication with a Dosage Range

Create a custom medication when dealing with a range order

1. Go to Medication under EMAR

   • Click EMAR on the side navigation bar and go to Medications.

2. Add a Custom Medication

   • Start by creating a new medication entry.
   • Enter the full name of the drug, including specific instructions (e.g., "Sodium chloride 0.9% SOLN 250 mL with fentaNYL Citrate (PF) 100 MCG/2ML SOCT 4 mcg/mL").
   • Select the appropriate drug route (e.g., intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous).

3. Input Dosage and Strength

   • Enter only the numerical values for the dosage - 0.7
   • Under the Strength field, enter the rest of the dosage (–2 mcg/kg/hr).

4. Set Additional Details

   • Choose "Injection" for the dosage form.
   • Select the appropriate frequency, such as "Once daily" or other relevant options. Note: Continuous dosing may require choosing PRN to document when you check on the resident.

5. Handle Range Limitations

   • Synkwise does not support direct input of dosage ranges. Instead:
     • Enter a single dose value (e.g., 0.7 or 1).
     • Include the full dosage range in the "Instructions" or "Notes" field for clarity.
     • Save the custom medication entry.

6. Document Administration under Med Pass

   • When administering the medication, specify the exact amount given (e.g., "Gave 0.7 mcg") by clicking the notepad on the right.
   • Log details such as the injection site.

7. Med Log Review

   • After administration, the Medlog will display details, such as the exact dose, injection site, and signature for documentation.

If you encounter any challenges, click the Help button in Synkwise for further assistance.

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