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If the scanned medication has been discontinued within the current 24-hour period and there is not another active order for the medication, the following alert is generated: "This medication has been discontinued." The user must select OK to return to the previous screen. This medication may not be administered via Medication Verification. The user should review the patient's EMAR before attempting to administer this medication. Administrations may not be documented on discontinued medications.

 

NOTE: If the Medication Description or Scheduled Time is selected on the MAR for a discontinued medication, the following alert is generated: "The medication is inactive." Select OK to return to the previous screen.

 

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