Other Important Parts

Question 1

The drug order(7)

Answer 1

1. Name of patient
2. Name of the drug to be administered
3. Dosage of the drug
4. Route by which the drug is to be administered
5. Frequency, time, and special instructions related to administration
6. Date and time when the order was written
7. Signature and licensure of the person writing the order

Question 2

The Six rights of safe and accurate medication administration

Answer 2

1. Right patient
2. Right drug
3. Right amount
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation

Question 3

Dosage strength

Answer 3

Dosage weight or amount of drug provided in specific unit

EX-
600 mg
250 mg (400,000 unit)

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

Structure and composition of drug

Ex-
Oral solution
Tablets
Extended release capsules
Fiber granulated drug

Question 5

Supply dosage

Answer 5

Dosage strength and form
Read “X measured units per some quantity”

Ex-
5,000 USP Units/mL
5 mg/tablet
20mg/mL

Question 6

Volume

Answer 6

Full quantity

Ex-
480mL
100 tablets