N.D. Admin. Code 54-07-05-09

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 54-07-05-09 - Routes or types of medication administration

1. Administration of the initial dose of a medication that has not been previously administered to the client must be administered according to organization policy.

2. Conversion or calculation of a medication dosage must be verified with a licensed nurse.

3. Medication assistants III may administer medications by the following routes to individuals or groups of individuals with stable, predictable conditions according to organization policy:

a. Oral, sublingual, and buccal medications;

b. Eye medications;

c. Ear medications;

d. Nasal medications;

e. Rectal medications and enemas;

f. Vaginal medications;

g. Skin ointments, topical medications, including patches and transdermal medications;

h. Metered hand-held inhalants;

i. Unit dose nebulizers;

j. Intramuscular injections;

k. Subcutaneous injections;

I. Intradermal injections;

m. Gastrostomy;

n. Jejunostomy;

o. Nasogastric tube;

p. Nonmetered inhaler; and

q. Non-unit dose aerosol or nebulizer.

4. Medication assistants III may not administer medications by the following routes:

a. Central lines;

b. Colostomy;

c. Intravenous;

d. Intravenous lock; or

e. Urethral catheter.

5. Medication assistants III may not administer the following kinds of medications:

a. Barium and other diagnostic contrast media;

b. Chemotherapeutic agents except oral maintenance chemotherapy; or

c. Through any medication pumps, nor assume responsibility for medication pumps, including client-controlled analgesia.

N.D. Admin Code 54-07-05-09

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2014-352, April 2014, effective April 1, 2014. .

General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-08

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-12.1-08(1)