6 Rights of Medication Administration – Flashcards
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1st Right
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The Right Drug
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2nd Right
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The Right Dose
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3rd Right
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The Right Route
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4th Right
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The Right Time
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5th Right
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The Right Patient
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6th Right
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The Right Documentation
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Is this the medication the physician ordered?
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1. The Right Drug
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Does this medication label match the MAR?
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1. The Right Drug
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Verify the drug's expiration date.
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1. The Right Drug
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If the drug is unfamiliar, consult a drug guide or pharmacist.
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1. The Right Drug
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Is this the dose the physician ordered?
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2. The Right Dose
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Perform any conversions or calculations.
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2. The Right Dose
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If you need to cut or crush the medication, consult a drug guide first.
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2. The Right Dose
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Can this medication be given by the route ordered?
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3. The Right Route
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If giving an injection, verify that the preparation is for parenteral use.
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3. The Right Route
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Is it time for you to give the medication?
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4. The Right Time
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Was the medication ordered for this patient?
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5. The Right Patient
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Use two identifiers to confirm the identity of the patient.
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5. The Right Patient
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Document on the appropriate record immediately after giving the medication.
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6. The Right Documentation
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If you did not give the medication, indicate on the MAR and in the nurses' notes the reason you did not give it.
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6. The Right Documentation
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How many times do you match the medication label with the MAR?
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Three times.
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1st time you match the medication label to the MAR:
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When acquiring the medication.
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2nd time you match the medication label to the MAR:
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When preparing the medication for administration.
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3rd time you match the medication label to the MAR:
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At the bedside, just before administering the medication to the patient.
