Right ____
Utilizing name and date of birth or MRN
Right Patient
Under the tongue
Sublingual
Ordered: Acetaminophen 650 tablet
Supplied: Acetaminophen 325 tablet
2 tablets
How many checks do we do prior to administering medications?
Three
PO
Reviewing the MAR to ensure the client is ready for the medication
Right Time
In the eye
Ophthalmic
Ordered: Lisinopril 10mg tablet
Supplied: Lisinopril 20mg scored tablet
Half-Tablet
What we compare the information the client provides us (name and DOB/MRN) to
PRN
As Needed
Ensuring the medication is given in the proper location in the appropriate manner
Right Route
In the ear
Otic
Ordered: Levothyroxine 250mg tablet
Supplied: Levothyroxine 0.25g tablet
One tablet
Administering controlled substances may require
A second nurse check
BID
Twice a day
Review any look-alike, sound-alike drugs
Right medication
On the skin
Transdermal
Ordered: Cephalexin 250mg
Supplied: Cephalexin 500mg/5ml
2.5ml
If administering a medication that affects the heart, we should first check the
blood pressure or apical pulse
HS
Bedtime
Does the tablet need to be split?
Right Dose
In the cheek pocket
Buccal
Ordered: Aspirin 81mg
Supplied: Aspirin enteric-coated 325mg
Call the provider
Medication checks should occur in
Quiet areas
ATC
Around the clock