§ 242.601 Medication Administration
§ 242.602 Pharmacist Services
§ 242.603 Storage and Disposal of Medications
§ 242.604 Reports of Medication Errors and Adverse Reactions
§ 242.605 Medication Reference Sources
§ 242.606 Permits to Administer Medication
§ 242.607 Exemptions for Nursing Students and Medication Aide Trainees
§ 242.608 Rules for Administration of Medication
§ 242.609 Training Programs to Administer Medication
§ 242.610 Issuance and Renewal of Permit to Administer Medication
§ 242.6101 Results of Examination for Issuance of Permit
§ 242.611 Fees for Issuance and Renewal of Permit to Administer Medication
§ 242.6111 Applicability of Other Law
§ 242.612 Violation of Permits to Administer Medication
§ 242.613 Emergency Suspension of Permits to Administer Medication
§ 242.614 Administration of Medication; Criminal Penalty

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242 > Subchapter N - Administration of Medication

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005