Medication Administration

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

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

Oral administration  Medicine cup  30mL : 1 oz plastic cups  Used for measuring liquids usually greater than 5mL

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

Oral administration  Calibrated dropper  Marked in mL  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 self- adhesive patch

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

Other administration forms Rectal administration Vaginal administration