First Check
Read medication administration record and remove the medication(s) from the clients drawer.
Verify that the client's name and room number match MAR.
Compare the label of the Medication against the MAR
* If the dosage does not match the MAR, determine if you need to do a math calculation
* Check the expiration date
Key Terms
First Check
Read medication administration record and remove the medication(s) from the clients drawer.
Verify that the client's name and room number match ...
Second Check
* While preparing the medication (e.g. Pouring, Drawing up, or Placing unopened package in a medication cup), look at the medication label and chec...
Third Check
Recheck the label on the container (e.g., vial, bottle, or unused unit-dose medications) before returning to its storage place.
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Patient Interaction
Ask about other allergies
Make sure they are able to swallow
* Make sure Medication is not Expired
* Ask how many pills they ar...
Ten Rights of Medication Administration
Right Medication
Right Dose
* Right Time
* Right Route
* Right Client
* Right Client Education
* Right Documen...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
First Check | Read medication administration record and remove the medication(s) from the clients drawer. |
Second Check | * While preparing the medication (e.g. Pouring, Drawing up, or Placing unopened package in a medication cup), look at the medication label and check against MAR |
Third Check | Recheck the label on the container (e.g., vial, bottle, or unused unit-dose medications) before returning to its storage place. |
Patient Interaction | Ask about other allergies |
Ten Rights of Medication Administration | Right Medication |