Medication Rights
Name the core "five rights" that must be checked for every medication administration.
What is right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time
List the supplies that should be assembled on the medication tray prior to preparing an injection.
Syringe, appropriate needle(s), alcohol pads, gauze, bandage
For a subcutaneous injection, state the typical insertion angle used in standard practice
What is 45 degrees
Explain why newly received stock should be placed behind older stock on the shelf
What is to ensure older stock is used first and reduce risk of dispensing expired medications
Describe two additional "rights" beyond the basic five that improve patient safety and education.
What is right technique, right education (right to know), right documentation. (Any two additional from the module are acceptable.)
Explain why vials must be pressurized (air injected) before withdrawing medication and describe the steps to do so safely.
What is injecting air equal to the volume to be withdrawn prevents vacuum formation and allows accurate withdrawal
The route used when a medication is given by mouth.
What is the oral route
Name two items that must appear in a medication inventory log
What is lot number and expiration date
Explain the three-point label-check procedure (when to check the medication label) and why each check matters.
What is first check when removing from storage, second check when preparing (drawing/pouring), third check at bedside before administration — each reduces error opportunity at critical points.
What is verify the medication, clean the top of the vial, draw air into the syringe, inject into the vial, withdraw the medication and remove air bubbles
What is an example of an intradermal injection?
What is TB test or allergy test
What should be done with medication that is past its expiration date?
What should be done with medication that is past its expiration date?
A patient reports a new rash immediately before administration. Explain the correct sequence of actions the MA should take and why.
What is stop administration, reassess allergy history, notify provider, withhold medication if contraindicated, document findings, and follow facility anaphylaxis protocol if any systemic signs occur.
Before administering a medication, the MA discovers that the patient’s chart lists a relevant allergy and the medication order has not yet been clarified. What should the MA do?
What is stop and do not administer the medication until the concern is clarified with the provider
What is 90 degrees and deltoid or glute.
A record that may include medication name, amount ordered/received, date reviewed, lot number, and storage location.
What is a medication log?
Which additional right requires educating the patient about the medication (purpose and side effects)?
What is right to know (right education)
For intradermal testing, give the usual small volume limit and what physical sign indicates correct placement.
What is no more than 0.2mL, usually 0.1 mL