Steps & Purpose
3 Checks and 5 Rights
Issues With Medication Administration
Patient Education
100

What is the first step before starting any medication administration procedure?

Medical hand wash to maintain hygiene and prevent infection

100

When are the 3 checks conducted?

1. When taking medication out of the cupboard/drawer. 

2. When preparing the medication.

3. When serving medication to patient

100

The 3 main issues of medication administration?

1. Newly-Developed Drug Allergy

2. Medication Non-Compliance

3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine

100

What should you do if you notice drug allergy symptoms during your hospital stay?

Report them immediately to healthcare staff.

200

The 2 impacts of medication error on patient.

1. harm from undesirable effects of drugs

 2. loss of trust in healthcare provider

200

What are the 5 rights?

Right patient, medication, dose , time , route

200

What are 4 of the common reasons for medication non-compliance? 

1. A fear of side effects

2. Forgetfulness 

3. Personal Health Belief 

4. Cost of Medication

200

Why should education on medication administration at home be tailored to the patient?

Because each patient’s needs, preferences, and routines are different.

300

2 Impacts of medication error on healthcare provider.

1. guilt and self-doubt 

2. disciplinary actions

300

What are the approved identifiers when checking for the right patient?

1. Full name

2. NRIC

3. Date of birth

4. Home address

300

What risks might patients face when medication non-compliance is not resolved?

1. Increased hospital stays

2. Increased medical expenses

3. Morbidity and death

300

What tool can help ensure you take the right dose at the right time?

 A pillbox or medication organiser

400

What are the 4 purposes of medication administration?

1. promote health and prevent disease

2. provide maintenance for body/health

3. alleviate distressing symptoms

4. control disease process

400

What are some 3 forms of medication?

1. Tablet

2. Capsule

3. Solution

4. Syrup

5. Suspension 

400

3 common signs of drug allergies and what to do if it occurs.

Signs : Rashes, itchiness, swelling , shortness of breath, hives , wheezing (any 3)

What to do : Take note of your allergic symptoms, hold off the medication and consult your prescribing doctor immediately.

400

3 General advices for home medication.

(any 3) 

  • Follow the prescribed medication.
  • Be aware of the indications and side effects of the prescribed medications.
  • Look out for signs of drug allergies and seek doctor’s consult immediately.
  • Set reminders for your medications to prevent missing a dose.
  • Use tools to help you in taking the right medications of the right dose at the right time.
  • Verbalise your concerns and communicate with the healthcare team if you face difficulties.
500

When are the 3 checks conducted and what are the 5 rights to be checked for?

3 checks : When taking medication out of the cupboard/drawer, when preparing the medication, when serving medication to patient

5 rights : Right patient, medication, dose , time , route

500

The slowest and fastest form of introducing medication into the system.

Slowest - Oral

Fastest - Topical

500

How does complementary and alternative medicines harm patients, and what should patients to do prevent this?

  • certain herbs act against the effects of western medicine
  • consult the doctors regarding the interactions between the medicines before taking both treatments simultaneously.
500

3 Advices for patients during hospitalisation.

(any 3) 

  • Bring existing medications to the hospital for review.
  • Do not self-medicate during the hospitalisation stay.
  • Be patient and answer our 2-identifier question every medication round.
  • Do not disturb a nurse who is on medication round.
  • Prior to discharge, learn and clarify on the use of discharge medications.
  • Report any signs of drug allergies during the hospitalisation stay.
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