N.D. Admin. Code 33-43-01-17

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 33-43-01-17 - 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 the organization policy.

2. Medication assistant students and medication assistants may administer medications by the following routes to individuals or groups of individuals with stable, predictable conditions according to the 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. Skins ointments, topical medications, including patches and transdermal medications;

h. Metered hand-held inhalants; and

i. Unit dose nebulizers.

3. Medication assistants I and II may administer medications by the following routes only when specifically delegated by a licensed nurse for a specific client:

a. Gastrostomy;

b. Jejunostomy;

c. Subcutaneous; and

d. Premeasured injectable medication for allergic reactions.

4. Medication assistant students and medication assistants I and II may not administer medications by the following routes:

a. Central lines;

b. Colostomy;

c. Intramuscular injection;

d. Intravenous;

e. Intravenous lock;

f. Intrathecal;

g. Nasogastric tube;

h. Nonmetered inhaler;

i. Intradermal;

j. Nonunit dose aerosol or nebulizer; or

k. Urethral catheter.

5. Medication assistant students and medication assistants I and II 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, or assume responsibility for medication pumps, including client-controlled analgesia.

N.D. Admin Code 33-43-01-17

Effective July 1, 2011.

General Authority: NDCC 23-44-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-44-02