Date of Last Review 4/08/10
Date of Last Review 12/15/2011
SME: Director of Research
The investigator informs the nurse about the study objectives and procedures.
The data sheet includes the following information:
 | Drug pharmacology, particularly adverse effects |
| Storage requirements |
| Method of dose preparation and administration |
| Precautions |
| Authorized prescribers |
| Patient monitoring guidelines |
| Other material pertinent to the safe and proper use of the drug |
This table describes the nurse's tasks toward administering the investigational drug to the patient:
Stage |
Description |
1 |
Makes sure that the data sheet includes the needed information |
2 |
Verifies that the investigator has included the original or a copy of the informed consent form |
3 |
Sends the Physician's Order to the pharmacy for preparation and labeling |
4 |
Reconciles drugs obtained from the pharmacy with the Physician's Order on the chart |
5 |
Administers the drug to the patient as prescribed by the physician unless the drug is restricted to physician administration only |
Related Standard
The Joint Commission: Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual
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