RNSG 2263
Medication Administration in Pediatrics
Most Commonly Administered Medications in Pedi: This is a list of commonly administered
medications in the pediatric clinical setting. Reviewing these medications prior to attending any pediatric
clinical experience will assist you in preparing for medication administration. This is not an all-inclusive list.
Analgesics: Acetaminophen, Codeine
NSAIDS: Ibuprofen, Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol ®)
Cephalosporin’s: Ancef® – cefazolin sodium, Zosyn® - piperacillin/ tazobactam
Mycin antibiotics: Vancomycin, Clindamycin
Prednisolone (Orapred®)
Pancrelipase (Creon®)
Pepcid® (or one of the proton inhibitors—Protonix®, etc.)
Probiotics (example: Florstar®)
Tips for Medication Administration:
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Students must administer all medications with the instructor or clinical teaching assistant.
Students must administer all medications on time (30 minutes before or after the scheduled time on the
MAR.)
Must use 2 patient identifiers (patient name and medical record number) with every medication
administration or treatment (including diet).
Label all medications with the pre-printed label.
Students may give venous medications ONLY via PIV or PICC.
Microbor® tubing remains in use for 24 hours- If the patient’s tubing has no label, the instructor will
assist with changing the tubing and label prior to administering medications. Make certain to include
assessment of all tubing during the initial morning assessment. Following infusion of the medication,
flush the Microbor® tubing with NaCL under direct supervision of the instructor (or primary nurse if
prearranged).
Students must have the instructor or primary nurse present to change any setting on any medication,
feeding, or oxygen saturation or delivery device. This includes all IV administration devices (IV pumps
or syringe pumps), Kangaroo pumps for feedings, O2 saturation monitors, O2 administration and NG
suction. Do not silence any alarm without the instructor or primary nurse at the bedside.
PRINTED STUDENT NAME: __Alexander Carlson
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I have read and understand the orientation materials provided for RNSG 2263 Pediatric Clinical Rotation.
I will complete documentation of VS, I&O, and medications on the computer in the appropriate format and
time-frame.
I will abide by the medication administration protocol set forth by my instructors and Dell Children’s Medical
Center.
Student Signature: ___ALexander Carlson
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Date: ___06/22/2022____ Instructor’s Name: ______Prof. Day_____________
Rev. 11/2019