Medication Safety and Labels Flashcards

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What does an order must have to be considered complete?

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the date of the med prescribed, name of med, dose of med, route of administration, frequency of administration, special instructions, purpose of administration when prn (nausea, pain), length of time patient is to receive med

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What are the rights?

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right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time, right documentation

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What must the nurse know before administering med?

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patient allergies, max dosage, min doasage, drug actions, drugcontraindictions

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MAR required information

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drug, dose, patient, time, route

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Trade Name of Med

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first name written on the label, always followed by the r with circle registration symbol; usually capitalized and written in bold print

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Generic Name of Med

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appears directly under the trade name; usually found in smaller or diffferent type letters from the trade name; somtimes is only name found on drug label

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Strength of Medication Dosage

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indicates amount or weight of medication supplied in specific unit of measure; could be listed per capsule, tablet or mld

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