Taper dosing is not accepted for free text medications—that is, when you choose “none of the above” from the medication search results. Repeat the search to select a medication from the accepted list. See Ordering Medications.
If needed, order a loading dose. See Ordering a Loading Dose.
The loading and maintenance dosing for a single medication can be ordered on the same form. The two are separated for transmission to the pharmacy system, with a one-time (x1) frequency for the loading dose. You must delete both orders before signing to prevent ordering the medication. See Deleting Orders.
Click to select Taper from the Dose drop-down list.
For each dosage (up to 7), select a value or Other for the dose.
Order the doses chronologically. The order reads "#1 dose for x total doses then #2 dose for y total doses then #3 dose for z total doses."
For each dosage (up to 7), select a value or Other for the frequency.
Type a number for the total number of doses for each dosage.
Click OK (ALT+O).
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Taper doses cannot be edited or put on hold. You must discontinue the order to stop the administration, and write a new order if changes are needed. See Discontinuing Orders.