Medication Rights
Staple picture of client to the MAR
Right Client
Before giving any medication that can affect your clients BP or pulse
Check and record vital signs, follow doctor order for administering medication
Your client has developed a new rash on their forearm
Other changes in physical condition or behavior
PO
By mouth
Pulse range
60-90 (100)
Compare doctor's prescritpion order, MAR, and the pharmacy label
Right Drug
These must be under 2 locks at all times
Controlled Substances
Your client fell and is now complaining of hip pain
True emergency
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Drop
Respiration rate
Measure or count medication carefully and compare this with the pharmacy label
Right dose
These types of medications cannot be cut or crushed
EC, XR, SR, CR
Your client has a fever that is not reduced by normal procedures
Non emergency, health threatening condition
1 teaspon
5 cc or 5 ml
Fever
Greater than or equal to 100.4
Follow time schedule for the facility or administer medications at time ordered
Right time
To administer ear drops, the ear is pulled
Up and back
Your client still has a rash several days later and does not appear to be improving
Non-emergency health threatening condition
OS
Left eye
Normal BP Range
OR
Baseline for patient
Double check doctor's order to determine drug is in form ordered by the doctor
Right route
Over-the-counter medications can only be given with
Doctor's order
Your client is exhibiting a lack of coordination
Other significant changes in physical condition or behavior
1 ounce
30 gram
Temperature range
96.6 to 98.6