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A medical assistant is preparing to administer an oral medication to a patient. After verifying the 'right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time,' which of the following is the next 'right' that must be verified?
- ARight expiration date
- BRight documentation
- CRight to refuse
- DRight reason
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Right documentation
While 'right reason,' 'right to refuse,' and 'right expiration date' are important, the 'right documentation' is the immediate next step after administering the medication to ensure accurate record-keeping and patient safety.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Right expiration date is verified during medication preparation, before administration.
- C. Right to refuse is a patient right that should be confirmed before administration, but documentation follows the act of giving.
- D. Right reason is typically verified before preparing the medication, ensuring it's clinically indicated.
The 7 Rights of Medication Administration
The seven rights ensure safe medication administration: patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason.
- Documentation is the final critical step.
- Helps prevent errors and ensures continuity of care.
- A systematic approach to medication safety.
Memory trick: Patients Meds Dose Route Time, Doc Reason Refuse.