Select Dose Modifications

1. If defined for the selected medication, dose changes and reasons are presented in a list box. Click a line in the Choose Dose Modification list to select it.

• Dose modifications defined as percentages or changes by a specified amount are calculated automatically. The modification description includes what dose the calculation is based on—either the amount of the original standard dose for the regimen or protocol, or the previous dose order.

• For a protocol order, if Dose Modifications are not defined, changes to the dosing are not allowed.

2. If dose modifications for a regimen are not presented, type the amount for the dose you want. The new dose cannot be greater than the standard.

3. The pharmacy does not accept zero (0) doses. If you enter 0 or choose a modification that results in a zero dose, click OK (ALT+ O) to acknowledge the message. Choose a different dose, or omit the order entirely (when writing new orders), or discontinue the active order.

4. If a reason for the dose modification is not defined, type your reason when prompted, then click OK (ALT+ O).

5. Click OK (ALT+ O).

• See also:

• Changing Active Chemotherapy Orders

• Ordering Chemotherapy

• Writing Exception Orders for Chemotherapy

• Overview of Chemo Order Entry