Principles of Medication Administration

Question 1

Prior to Administration

Answer 1

The following MUST be done prior to administration:
1. Primary survey & interventions
2. Complete History - SAMPLE & OPQRRRST
3. Baseline set of vitals (initial vitals must be a complete set)
4. Meet ALL indications
5. Rule out ALL contraindications
6. Review 6 rights of Medication Administration
- Right Time
- Right Route
- Right Amount
- Right Medication
- Right Patient
- Right Documentation

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

The indications listed are general indications for the use of the drug. This includes functional inquiry questions & physical assessment requirements. These indications were created by JIBC and may differ in local protocols.

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Situations in which a drug should NOT be used, even if PT meets indications. Includes functional Inquiry questions & physical assessment requirements

Question 4

Therapeutic Action

Answer 4

Describes how the drug works within the body. May differ in local protocols.

Question 5

Dosage

Answer 5

General range of doses the drug may be given in

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

Lists possible side effects that have been found during testing. Not all side effects will be found every time a drug is given. However, EMR should know how drug may affect PT