Medication Administration The 7 RIGHTS of Medication Administration

Medication Administration

The 7 “RIGHTS” of Medication Administration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. © 2008 by The Mc. Graw. Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved Right Right drug dose time patient route technique documentation

ORAL MED ADMINISTRATION ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Most convenient Most used Tablets Capsules Suspension Syrup Absorption in small intestine

Oral administration Medicine cup ¡ 30 m. L : 1 oz plastic cups ¡ Used for measuring liquids usually greater than 5 m. L ¡

Oral administration Souffle cup ¡ Small paper cup used for tablets and capsules ¡

Oral administration Calibrated dropper ¡ Marked in m. L ¡ Used to deliver accurate, smaller doses ¡

Oral administration Calibrated spoons ¡ Used for thicker liquids ¡ Works better for kids ¡

Oral administration Oral syringe ¡ No needle is attached ¡

Sublingual Medication Administration

Other administration forms Topical medications are applied to the skin You can administer with a glove, tongue blade or cotton-tip applicator

Other administration forms Transdermal medications ¡ Administered by using a selfadhesive patch ¡

Other administration forms Drops, sprays and mists ¡ Droppers, plastic squeeze bottles, atomizers ¡ Also vaporizers and nebulizers ¡

Other administration forms Rectal administration Vaginal administration