CORRECT MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Updated 4 /26

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In the image above, Lynn is a new graduate who
is full of expectation. She arrives early on her new
unit. But her hopes are shattered when her preceptor,

suggested that she is too busy to do an orientation.

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What is the MAR?

The MAR is the medication administration record.
It is a complete record which is kept on every patient.

It includes the patient's name, age, diagnosis, height,
weight and allergies. All medications ordered by the
doctor and a place to sign when medications are given.

Five rights:

There are 5 basic rights for medication administration.
Over time, more rights have been recognized. This may 
vary from 7 or more. Always follow your Institution's
policies and procedures, in order to avoid error.

Scenario 1: Lynn is a new RN. Her preceptor did
not do a good job explaining the correct way to do 
an assessment. Lynn is not aware of the mistake
she is about to make.

Learn more about : Was an assessment done?