Medication Adminitstration Flashcards
1
Q
(R)PMTDDD
A
Right Route
Administering orally, IV, IM, etc.
2
Q
R(P)MTDDD
A
Right Patient
Is the patient experiencing the correct medical emergency for this medication?
Ensure no allergies, name on medication matches (nitroglycerin & MDI)
No contraindications
3
Q
RP(M)TDDD
A
Right Medication
Read the medication label and confirm
4
Q
RPM(T)DDD
A
Right time
Ensure indications are met & timing after previous medication use is adequate
(2 doses of albuterol max every 30 min)
5
Q
RPMT(DDD)
A
Right:
Dosage
Date(expiry)
Documentation: verbalize having a partner document time
