INTERPRETING PHYSICIAN ORDERS Ogden Ch 9 pg 149 Edmunds Ch 3 pg 24

THE RIGHTS Right medication Right patient Right dosage Right route Right time Right to refuse Right to know Right documentation Check three times When removing from drawer When preparing When replaced Check patient armband, ask name or something only patient will know. What is your middle initial? Use of judgement to with hold ie digoxin, b/p meds, insulin coumadin Timing - 24 hour clock less confusion Dosage - check each of the three times. Ask someone to check your math if unsure. Route. Must be specified. Rule of thumb if not specified then PO. Use judgement. Document on MAR under right medication. Review when to sign. Right MAR Transcribing

READING LABELS Trade Name Generic Name Dosage Strength Form Route Amount Directions Practice with meds from the med room and Drug book