Principles of Drug Admin (Class 3)

Question 0

When do you do the 3 checks?

Answer 0

(1) on first sight when first getting out drug and then placing it on the MAR
(2) When comparing it with the MAR and then “pouring” the meds into individual cups
(3) When at patients bedside before giving the meds to them

Question 1

List the 5 rights

Answer 1

(1) Right patient
(2) Right time
(3) Right med
(4) Right dose
(5) Right route

Question 2

Stock

Answer 2

Drugs are dispensed to all patients from the same container. Always available, efficiency of large quantities.

Question 3

Unit Dose

Answer 3

• Drugs individually wrapped and labeled for single doses.
• Saves RN time
• No dose calc required
• More accountability
• Less contamination and error