Title: Explain the principles of medication administration.
Course: Practical Nursing II (14052-II) > Section: Introducing Concepts of Medication Administration

Explanation should include

- rights of medication administration
- safety issues
- appropriate disposal of medication
- the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Joint Commission
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)-National Formulary
- Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
- agency drug distribution systems (e.g., the use and security of technology)
- Patient's Bill of Rights
- drug prescriptions by the appropriate healthcare provider.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What methods are used to distribute drugs in healthcare agencies, including stock and unit dose?
- What is the U.S. official drug reference book?
- What types of drugs are in each drug schedule?
- How does the CSA affect drug storage, as well as dispensing, administering, and documenting dosages?
- Which statement in the Patient's Bill of Rights relates to the administration of medication?
- What information must be included in a drug order by a healthcare provider?
- What are common abbreviations and symbols used in drug orders? How are they interpreted?
- What are the causes of common errors made in drug administration?
- What are the “Do Not Use” abbreviations noted by the FDA?
- What steps should be followed when a medication error occurs?
- How are routes of drug administration in relation to rates of absorption, effectiveness, and safety of each compared?
- What types of syringes are used for injections?
- What is the maximum amount of fluid a nurse can inject into the client for a subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injection?
- What criteria are used to select the correct needle size and length used for injections?
- What are the general rules for proper administration of drugs?
- What is the effect of technology on medication administration?
- What are the general rules for proper administration of drugs?
- What is the effect of technology on medication administration?
- What are the general rules for proper administration of drugs?
- What is the effect of technology on medication administration?