Administering Medication

Question 1

What is PRN?

Answer 1

As needed

Question 2

What must PRN medication orders have?

Answer 2

•Target signs and symptoms

•A specific reason for use

•Parameters and/or instructions

Question 3

What are the 5 rights of medication administration?

Answer 3

•Right person
•Right medication
•Right dose
•Right time
•Right route

Question 4

The 5 rights must agree between…

Answer 4

•HCP order
•Pharmacy label
•Medication sheet

Question 5

The 5 Rights must be checked 3 times before any medication is administered…

Answer 5

Check 1-HCP order and pharmacy label
Check 2-Pharmacy label and medication sheet
Check 3-Pharmacy label and medication sheet

Question 6

How many times does a medication need to be offered before being considered refused?

Answer 6

3 times

Question 7

Documentation of a medication not administered includes..

Answer 7

•Your initials circled on the medication sheet
•A progress note indicating
°why the medication was not administered
°recommendations given
°who was notified (HCP and Supervisor)