Term
| 6 Rights of Medication Administration |
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Definition
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
6. Right Documentation |
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Term
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Definition
Any route that uses the GI Tract, examples;
1. Oral (PO)
2. Orogastric/Nasogastric Tube (OG/NG)
3. Sublingual
4. Buccal
5. Rectal (PR) |
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Term
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Definition
Any route other than the GI Tract, examples;
1. Topical
2. Intradermal
3. Intranasal
4. Subcutaneous
5. Intramuscular
6. Intravenous
7. Endotracheal
8. Sublingual Injection
9. Intraosseous
10. Inhalation |
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Term
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Definition
-In general up to 5mL of fluid can be given
-A maximum of 1mL can be given in the Deltoid
-A maximum of 10mL can be given into the Gluteous |
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