Rx Formulary and Handbook 2011-2012

Handbook Table of Contents

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Last Revised: May 2012

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Handbook Table of Contents

General Procedures

Clinical Practice Policies Related to the Administration of Medications

• Expiration Dates for Drugs on Patient Care Units
• Warming Solutions - Expiration Dating and Labeling
• Administration of Intravenous Push Medications by RNs in Adult Patients
• Administration of Intravenous Drip Medications by RNs in Adult Patients

Palliative Care

Infection Control Manual

Department of Radiology Manuel

• Comprehensive Contrast Policy
• Protocols for Contrast Media
• Pediatric Age Group
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Peripheral Angiograms, Venograms, and Interventional Procedure
• Pregnant or Possibly Pregnant Patient Policy

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA scan for bone density)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center (MRI)

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Electroencephalographic Procedures - Monitoring and Evoked Potential Studies (pdf)

Respiratory Care

1. Medications Administered as a Solution for Aerosolization (pdf)
2. Medications Administered by Metered-Dose and Dry-Powder Inhaler (pdf)
3. Miscellaneous Medications (pdf)

Home going Supplies Protocol and Guidelines

Anticoagulation Case Management Service (pdf)

Home Infusion Referral Process

Medical Abbreviations

Conversion Tables

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