Medication Administration
Valencia College
Nursing Program
Pat Woodbery, MSN, ARNP-CS
Betsy Guimond, MN, ARNP
Who Can Write a Medication Order?
Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physician’s Assistant
The "5 Rights"
of
Medication Administration
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Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Client
Right Route
Right Time
Routes of Medication Administration
Oral Route
Swallow
Sublingual
Buccal
Routes of Medication Administration
Parenteral
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Intradermal
Intra-arterial
Intra-articular
Intrathecal (cerebrospinal)
Routes of Medication Administration
Topical
Skin
Inhalation
Intraocular
How Are Medications Supplied?
Unit Dose
Tablets, capsules
Liquids, syrups
Suppositories
Injections
Ampules
Vials
Multidose Containers
Vials
Inhalers
General Rules for Drug Administration
Wash Hands before preparation
DO NOT leave medications unattended
Identify self and the reason you are giving the medication
Position patient properly for route of medication
Record administration or omission of medication immediately
Medication Orders
Verbal Orders
Written Orders
Standing/Routine Orders
PRN Orders
Single/One Time Orders
STAT Orders
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Client’s Name
Client’s Room Number and Bed Number
Client’s Diagnosis
Client’s Allergy History
Date of Order
Medication name, dose, frequency, route
Legal Responsibilities for the RN
Assessment BEFORE administration of Medications
Safe and Accurate Administration
"5 Rights"
Knowledge to Identify Errors
Documentation
Evaluation AFTER Administration
Store Narcotics Safely
Lab #1 ASSIGNMENT
Sources of Drug Administration
DUE DATE
Use Davis Drug Guide to Research
Xanax
Cipro
The End