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Standing Orders

Ritenour School District school health offices have standing orders under the guidance of our medical director to be used per nurse's clinical judgement based on their medical professional assessment for the following:

MEDICATION

PURPOSE

A&D Ointment

General Lubrication

Alcohol

Pierced body parts

Antibiotic Ointment/Cream

Minor cuts/abrasions

Antifungal Cream

Itchy/Scaly skin

Antiseptic Wipes

Minor cuts/abrasions

Bacitracin Ointment/Cream

Minor cuts/scrapes/burns

Bactine/Antiseptic Cleanser

Minor abrasions/burns

Blistex/Lip Balm

Chapped lips/fever blisters

Burn Free

Minor burns

Calamine/Caladryl Lotion

Itchy rash/insect bites

Camphophenique

Insect bites/rashes

Chlorseptic Spray

Sore Throat

Clear Eyes/Eye Drops

Irritation/dryness/redness

Cough Drops

Cough

Dacrlose/Eye Wash

Irritation/foreign body

Glucose Tablets

Suspected low blood glucose

Hydrocortisone Cream/Spray

Minor rash/Insect bites

Hydrogen Peroxide

Dirty wound cleanser to be followed by soap & water wash

Mediquick

Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn

Oragel/Ambesol

Toothache/mouth sores/gum pain

Saline Drops (Eyes)

Irritation/foreign body

Saline Solution

Irrigation

Salt Water Gargle

Sore throat/cough/drainage

Skin Lotion

Dry skin

Solarcaine/Aloe Vera

Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn

S.T.37 (oral pain reliever)

Minor oral abrasions/burns/cuts

Stingkill Swab/Sting Relief

Insect bite/sting

Tums

Minor upset stomach

Vaseline

General Lubrication

Albuterol Nebulizer

Respiratory Distress

Oxygen

Respiratory Distress

Benadryl/Diphenhydramine

Mild/Moderate Allergic Reaction

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.