Medication Administration Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the six rights of medication administration?
A
Right; Client Meds Documentation Time Dose Route
2
Q
What two verifiers do you ask a client before giving a medication?
A
Name and Birth date
3
Q
Do not give meds if___
A
You don’t know what it does.
Trust me, clients ask! If you cant give an answer, they wont trust you!
4
Q
Do not store med ____ ____ ____
A
At the bedside
5
Q
Can you give meds prepared by another RN
A
No, never do this it is illegal
6
Q
What does it mean if a medication is PRN
A
It means give as needed
7
Q
Do not ____ sustained- release capsules or enteric- coated tablets
A
Crush
8
Q
What should a nurse do if she/he administer the wrong medication?
A
Notify physician; DO NOT document in client’s chart and complete an incident form. These are not part of client records
