Rights of Medication
What are the rights of medication
dose
route
documentation
reason
Client
Medication
Time
Name 2 places meds can come from
plants, animals, labs, minerals
SAFE
Clients have rights too. name one
refuse, assessment, edu, response/evaluation
Why is it important to verify the right patient before administering medication?
SAFETY
Oral medication. what does that mean?
given by mouth
Special Populations
Women
infants
kids
older adults
HAM meds
insulin, potassium
Right 'Dose". What does that mean?
amount of medication
your patient has oral medication. Safety assessment?
can they swallow?
Drugs can be given in in what routes.....
oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, IV, topical, ears, eyes, inhalation
a med order should always have the clients ______ on it
name
What could happen if the right time for medication is not followed?
side effects, confusion, DEATH, etc
foods sometimes interact with meds. 2 common foods/drinks are:
wine, tyramine foods, avocados, grapefruit juice, milk, high protein
what is an adverse reaction
something we dont want to happen to clients (shock, allergy, etc)
you dont use the rights of medication. what could happen?
MED ERROR, patient death, fired
effects of medications can be ________ or ________. (at site or in bloodstream)
local/systemic
Trade
Brand name
True or False. I should take the meds in the lab.
FALSE