Medication Administration

Question 1

What are the three aspects of medication administration?

Answer 1

• Safe and effective storage and administration of medication
• Evaluate the effectiveness and assess any untoward effects
• Record the administration and the outcome

Question 2

What eight things need to be ‘right’ in medication administration?

Answer 2

1. Medication
2. Patient
3. Time
4. Date
5. Dosage
6. Route
7. Preparation
8. Documentation