Get AL NDP 18 2018-2024

ing to the DEA, a pharmacy's inventory must be "complete and accurate." Pharmacies must physically count all schedule II controlled substances in their possession and estimate the number of schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances they keep.

◦ The general standard of practice for documenting usage of liquid controlled medications is to record the starting volume from the label, record each dose administered, subtract the dose administered from the previously recorded volume, and record the remaining amount.

Nurses are responsible for storing controlled substances in locked containers, administering them only to people for whom they are prescribed, recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets and on the client's medication administration record, maintaining an accurate inventory, and reporting discrepancies to the ...

Controlled substances must be counted upon delivery. The nurse receiving the order, along with the person delivering the medication order, must count the controlled substances together. Both individuals must sign the designated narcotic record.

◦ The general standard of practice for documenting usage of liquid controlled medications is to record the starting volume from the label, record each dose administered, subtract the dose administered from the previously recorded volume, and record the remaining amount.

Which action will the nurse take when it is determined that the narcotic count is incorrect while obtaining a medication from the narcotic area? Report the discrepancy to the charge nurse immediately.