Maranda Ryan P.

October 16, 2021

NSG 123.5 OB Ward Duty

1. Importance of medication:
=> Taking your medicine as prescribed is important for controlling chronic
conditions, treating temporary conditions, and overall long-term health and well-
being. A personal connection with your health-care provider or pharmacist is an
important part of medication adherence.

2. Give the routes of administration

Routes of administration:
• Oral
• Injection:
o Subcutaneous route
o Intramuscular route
o Intravenous route
o Intrathecal route
• Sublingual and buccal routes
• Rectal Routes
• Vaginal Route
• Ocular route
• Otic Route
• Nasal Route
• Inhalation route
• Cutaneous Route
• Transdermal Route

3. 10 rights of medication
1. Right Drug.
2. Right Patient.
3. Right Dose.
4. Right Route.
5. Right Time and Frequency.
6. Right Documentation.
7. Right History and Assessment.
8. Drug approach and Right to Refuse.
9. Right Drug-Drug Interaction and Evaluation.
10. Right Education and Information.