I mentioned in a previous post that the hospital was going to discharge my husband tonight...The list of Medications that the nurse brought in the room for my husband to sign (even though they have a Medical Power of Attorney (I am the POA) stating that he was not to sign anything, as per his wishes in better times). Here is the list:
1. (Anamantle HC) apply to hemmorroids bid (he doesn't have hemmoroids)
2. (Oxycodone 5 mg) 1 or 2 q 4 hr prn (this means 1 or 2 by mouth every for hrs. as needed) NARCOTIC He was not even on this medication in the hospital
3. (Sliding scale insulin regimen (regular insulin) <70 4 oz juice 70-199 nothing 200-250 2 units 251-300 4 units 301-350 6 units 351-400 8 units> 400 10 units. Hasn't used insulin since Chemo finished early Dec.
4. (Tussinex suspension) 5mL every 12 hrs prn. (NARCOTIC hasn't used this in months)
5. ALPRAZOLAM (Xanax 1 mg tabs) one by mouth twice daily as needed OK
6. BISACODYL (Dulcolax 10 mg supp) Insert 1 suppository per rectum as needed daily for constipation LAXATIVE Never used this ever
7. FENTANYL (Fentanyl 75 mcg/ pt 72) change patch q 48 hours OK
8.HYDROMORPHONE HCL (Dilaudid 8 mg tabs) take 1 tab by mouth every 4 hours as needed for breakthrough pain He was in the hospital for pain management and they were giving him 2 mg dilaudid IV every 2 hrs as needed for breakthrough 2 mg is equal to the 8 mg, but they were discharging him on less than he was on
9. INSULIN ISOPHANE & REG (HUMAN)(Humulin 70/30 70-30% susp) inject 10 units under the skin every morning AGAIN he has not required insulin since Dec.
10. LIDOCAINE (Lidoderm 5% patch) apply 1 patch to skin every 24 hrs. as needed NARCOTIC he has not been on in months
11. LORAZEPAM (Ativan 1 mg tabs) one by mouth every 6 hrs as needed.ANOTHER Anti Anxiety drug?
12.METH-HYO-M-BL-NA PHOS-PH SAL (Urelle 81 mg tabs) one by mouth 3 times a day Hasn't used this drug in almost a year
13.METOPROLOL TARTRATE (Lopressor 50 mg tabs) one by mouth twice a day OK
14.POLYETHEYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (Miralax powd) Take one heaping tablespoon in 8 ounces of water, juice, soda, tea, or coffee daily (LAXATIVE)
15. PROMETHAZINE HCL (Promethazine hcl 25 mg tabs) one by mouth every 6 hours as needed nausea Isn't Nauseous
16 RANITIDINE HCL (Zantac 150 mg tabs)one by mouth twice a day OK
OUT OF "16" DIFFERENT DRUGS ONLY 4 ARE CORRECT!!!!!!!
He has also been on Lisinopril, and Ambien.....They aren't even on the list.
One is to help him sleep, the other is for blood pressure which has been a serious issue.
They also have 2 different LAXATIVES listed...The Radiation Oncologist wanted him off all LAXATIVES because Radiation can cause diarrhea...
They also didn't even try the Dilaudid by mouth to see if the pain was still managed off the IV....I just got a call that he was still in pain after receiving his first dose of 8 mg Dilaudid by mouth at 11:20 AM (Its now 1:20AM). He would have been home dealing with the same issues he went in with...
This is getting ridiculous!!!
This Dr. is getting a piece of my mind tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!UUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!