The school nurse needs to obtain authorization for a child who requires medications while at school. From whom does the nurse obtain the authorization?
a. The parents
b. The pharmacist
c. The school administrator
d. The prescribing practitioner
ANS: A
A child who requires medication during the school day requires written authorization from the parent or guardian. Most schools also require that the medication be in the original container appropriately labeled by the pharmacist or physician. Some schools allow children to receive over-the-counter medications with parental permission. The pharmacist may be asked to appropriately label the medication for use at the school, but authorization is not required. The school administration should have a policy in place that facilitates the administration of medications for children who need them. The prescribing practitioner is responsible for ensuring that the medication is appropriate for the child. Because the child is a minor, parental consent is required.
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