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

2. 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 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

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