Prepare for your Medication Administration exam with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers the rights of medication administration, drug routes, safety checks, and documentation.
Q: First Check
Answer: * 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
Q: Second Check
Answer: * 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
Q: Third Check
Answer: * Recheck the label on the container (e.g., vial, bottle, or unused unit-dose medications) before returning to its storage place.or* Check the Label on the medication against the MAR before opening the package at the bedside.
Q: Patient Interaction
Answer: * Ask about other allergies* Make sure they are able to swallow* Make sure Medication is not Expired* Ask how many pills they are able to take at a time if more than one.* Inform Pt what medication you are giving them* Get Pt name and Date of Birth* Wash Hands* Introduce* 30CC before and after for crush, slush, flush* No more than 10CC for mutable medications* Always use gloves.
Q: Ten Rights of Medication Administration
Answer: * Right Medication* Right Dose* Right Time* Right Route* Right Client* Right Client Education* Right Documentation* Right to Refuse* Right Assessment* Right Evaluation