Ch10: Medication Administration Flashcards
What is the process of medication administration as per CNO standard involve?
- Assessment
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
What are the types of medication orders?
- Direct Order
- Medical Directives
- Verbal Orders
- PRN Orders
- STAT Orders
Types of Medication Orders:
- Direct order?
A written or electronic order
Types of Medication Orders:
- Medical Directives?
WRITTEN prescriptions that only apply to a RANGE OF CLIENTS w/ certain conditions;
authorized by a physician– used in hospitals
Types of Medication Orders:
- Verbal Orders?
Orders received face-to-face in EMERGENCY situations
Types of Medication Orders:
- Telephone Orders?
When prescribers are not present– be extra cautious when taking these kind of orders. used in emergency situations
Types of Medication Orders:
- PRN Orders?
Medication is given on an “as needed basis”
Types of Medication Orders:
- STAT Orders?
Orders need to be given immediately
What are the 9 rights of Medication Administration?
1) Right Client
2) Right Medication
3) Right Dose
4) Right Time
5) Right Route
6) Right Frequency
7) Right Site
8) Right Reason
9) Right Documentation
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Client
Verify with the medication record and client wristband agree;
Check healthcard #
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Medication
Ensure by reading the label 3 times;
Consult w/ pharmacy with new medication
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Dose
Ability to calculate accurately the correct dosage to be given
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Time
In 24hr/military time;
“on-time” if medication is administered within 1/2 hour prior or after time ordered
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Route
Through oral, inhalation, dermal, rectal, vaginal, parenteral
9 Rights of Medication Administration:
- Right Frequency
od (once a day),
bid (twice a day),
tid (three times a day),
qid (four times a day)
