DefinitionIntroductory
What are the five cardinal rights of drug administration as outlined in the chapter on medication errors?
The five cardinal rights of drug administration are the right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, and right time.
Key points
- Right drug: Ensure the medication matches the order.
- Right dose: Confirm the dosage is appropriate for the patient.
- Right patient: Verify the identity of the patient receiving the medication.
- Right route: Administer the medication via the correct method (e.g., oral, injection).
- Right time: Give the medication at the scheduled time.
Source:Fundamentals of Pharmacology: An Applied Approach for Nursing and Health· Medication errors· p. 132–133
Fundamentals of Pharmacology: An Applied Approach for Nursing and Health
Alan Galbraith ... [et Al.].
Second Edition · Routledge