What are the principles of medication administration

This tool is divided into three sections representing the principles in the Medication practice standard: authority, competence, and safety.

Explanation:

Rights of Medication Administration

1. Right patient

Check the name of the order and the patient.Use 2 identifiers.Ask patient to identify himself/herself.

2. Right medication

Check the medication label.Check the order.

3. Right dose

Check the order.Confirm the appropriateness of the dose using a current drug reference.

4. Right route

Again, check the order and appropriateness of the route ordered.Confirm that the patient can take or receive the medication by the ordered route.

5. Right time

Check the frequency of the ordered medication.Double-check that you are giving the ordered dose at the correct time.Confirm when the last dose was given.

6. Right documentation

Document administration AFTER giving the ordered medication.Chart the time, route, and any other specific information as necessary.

7. Right reason

Confirm the rationale for the ordered medication.  What is the patient’s history? Why is he/she taking this medication?

8. Right response

Make sure that the drug led to the desired effect.  If an antihypertensive was given, has his/her blood pressure improved? Does the patient verbalize improvement in depression while on an antidepressant?

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