Rights of Medication Administration Flashcards
Name the rights of medication administration
Right:
Client
Dose
Time
Medication
Route
Documentation
Education
Reason
Response
Refusal
Right Client
Verify Patient using unique identifiers
Right Time
Giving at the right time.
Right Dose
Verify ordered dose
Double verification for dosage calculation
Right Medication
Some meds have similar names make sure it is the correct needed to be given
Right Route
Administration form of the medication
Right Documentation
Verify your checks and administration.
Right Reason
Giving for the appropriate reason
Right Education
Teach the patient about common side effects. Why the are receiving this medication.
Right Response
Monitor for key factors and vitals. Make sure the med is doing it’s job.
Right to Refuse
Document refusal and do not force it.
