1. Medication Administration

2. 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

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

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

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

6. Oral administration  Calibrated dropper  Marked in mL  Used to deliver accurate, smaller doses

7. Oral administration  Calibrated spoons  Used for thicker liquids  Works better for kids

8. Oral administration  Oral syringe  No needle is attached

9. Sublingual Medication Administration

10. Other administration forms Topical medications are applied to the skin You can administer with a glove, tongue blade or cotton-tip applicator

11. Other administration forms  Transdermal medications  Administered by using a self- adhesive patch

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

13. Other administration forms Rectal administration Vaginal administration