The 6 Rights
What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
What is a PRN order?
Medication given as needed
Always check a resident’s allergies before giving medication. True or False?
|True
The first thing you should do when beginning a medication pass.
|Wash your hands
Giving the wrong dose is an example of what?
|A medication error
This Right makes sure you give the medicine to the correct person.
Right patient
What does MAR stand for?
Medication Administration Record
Medications should be stored in what kind of location?
Locked cabinet or medication cart
|Before giving medication, you should always check the label how many times?
|Three times
Failing to document that you gave a medicine is a violation of which Right?
|Right documentation
Checking the prescription label against the MAR three times ensures this Right.
Right medication
What does “OTC” stand for?|Over-the-counter
Over-the-counter
What must you do if a resident refuses medication?|Respect their right to refuse and document it
Respect their right to refuse and document it
Crushing tablets or opening capsules without an order is considered what?|
A medication error
Skipping an allergy check can lead to what?
|An allergic reaction
Giving insulin as an injection instead of by mouth is an example of this Right
Right route
A prescription that is renewed every few days or weeks is called a ______ order.
Routine order
Which type of medication order should never be given by a Medication Aide?|STAT or emergency orders
STAT or emergency orders
When pouring liquid medicine, at what level should you read the measurement?
At eye level
True or False: It’s okay to borrow medication from one resident to give to another.
False
Recording that you gave a medication after giving it ensures this Right
Right documentation
The abbreviation “NPO” means what?|Nothing by mouth
Nothing by mouth
Gloves are worn when administering which type of medications?
|Topical or those that may contact skin/body fluids
If a pill drops on the floor, what should you do?
|Dispose of it properly and get a new dose
What should you do immediately after realizing you made a medication error?
|Report it to the nurse/supervisor right away