1. Principles of Drug Administration Ch. 3
Professor Joson MSN CNS

2. Responsibilities of the Nurse
What drug is ordered?
Name (Generic & Trade)
Intended or proposed use
Effects on the body
Contraindications
Special considerations
Side Effects
Knowledge & Understanding
Why?
How?
What?

3. 5 Rights of Drug Administration 3 Checks
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time of delivery
Check the drug to the MAR
Check the drug in preparation
Check the drug before administering it to the pt.

4. Additions to the 5 Rights of Administration
Right to refuse medication
Right to receive drug education
Right prepration
Right Documentation

6. Systems of Measurement
Metric
Apothecary
Household

7. Routes of Adminstration
Topical Routes
Parenteral Routes
Transdermal
Opthalmic
Otic
Nasal Drops
Vaginal
Rectal Suppositories
Intradermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous