Misc Med Forms
Suspensions and Syrups route given
Oral
Parenteral (Non-injectable)
Topical, vaginal/rectal
Right Patient
Two identifiers
Right Technique
IM 90 degree angle of needle, 10 to 15 Degree for intradermal, Correct angle of subcutaneous inject is 45 degree angle
Tablets route given
Oral, buccal, sublingual, vaginal
Absorption
body converts the medication into a form the body can use and moves into the blood stream
Right medication
check medication label, take medication from its container and administer it
Right documentation
Document administering medication after the patient receives it not before
Tinctures
Oral, topical
Distribution
Transportation of medication throughout the body
Right Dose
Compare dosage on prescription in medical record to provider's order
Vaccines route
Right or left deltoid
Non-parenteral Routes
Mouth, stomach, intestines (oral)
Metabolism
Changes active forms of the medication into harmless metabolites ready for excretion through urine or feces
Right time
Give medication right after provider writes the order
Medication route IM
Left or right ventragluetal
Parenteral Injectable
Intradermal, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Excretion
Removal of medication's metabolites from the body. Kidneys through urine. Feces, saliva, bile, sweat glands, breast milk and even exhaled air eliminate some medications
Right route
Compare the route on prescription in medical record with admin route planning to use