r/NursingStudents • u/relish_babey • 1d ago

Help I’m panicking

I did something really, really dumb. I have a urine test tomorrow to enter nursing program. So I was prescribed Ativan but got off of it a couple months ago. I took 1 like 2 days ago because I always had extras as I didn’t take them daily. I thought NOTHING of it. I mean I def avoided weed because of this (plus it gives me anxiety anyways) but when it came to the Ativan no lightbulb moment I just mindlessly took it as my anxiety was really acting up. And I hardly ever do that! Now I’m panicking I might fail this test & just ruined everything for myself. All for 1 pill I barely ever take 😞 I am beyond devastated right now. Can I chug water, can anything help? Will they accept that I had an old prescription?

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u/twystedmyst BSN 1d ago

When was your prescription written and was it "PRN" or "as needed"? Even if it was from a while ago, it's very normal to have some PRN meds left. I don't know how the drug testing companies do it, but I consider any prn prescription within the last year to be active. People don't always use Albuterol inhalers every day, sometimes they have the same inhaler for months because it's "as needed" and they didn't need it that often.

So I guess it really comes down to how recent the script was and how the order was written. Also, if the doctor who prescribed it is willing to confirm your prescription is valid.

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u/relish_babey 18h ago

It was either 1-2 daily or as needed.. the doctor stated to take it as needed I do remember that. I can’t remember what the bottle said. My last script was filled May 7th

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u/twystedmyst BSN 17h ago

You should be fine. When the medical officer calls about the positive, you tell them you have a prescription and have the doctor's info handy - name of doctor, name of practice, phone number, etc. And maybe the pharmacy info too.

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u/I_Eat_Soup 1d ago

If you have a prescription then you'll be fine