The Seven Rights Flashcards
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A QMAP picks up a medication that looks different from what the resident usually receives. What should they do according to the "Right Medication" principle?
Answer: Stop and verify - compare to the MAR, check if the pharmacy changed manufacturers, and contact pharmacy if unsure
Any discrepancy in appearance warrants investigation even if the label appears correct.
The prescribed dose is 10 mg but only 5 mg tablets are available. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Give two 5 mg tablets to equal 10 mg
Two 5 mg tablets equal the prescribed 10 mg dose. This is standard dosage calculation.
The route is listed as "SL" but the resident wants to swallow it with water. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Explain it must be placed under the tongue as ordered since swallowing changes how it works
Sublingual medications must be absorbed under the tongue. Swallowing changes absorption and may render them ineffective.
What does the "Right Time" principle mean in practice?
Answer: Administer within the facility-defined window, typically 30-60 minutes around the scheduled time
Most facilities define a 30-60 minute window around the scheduled time.
The "Right Documentation" principle requires documentation at what point?
Answer: Immediately after each medication is administered
Document immediately after administration to ensure accuracy and prevent double-dosing.
The "Right Reason" is sometimes included as an additional right. What does this mean for a QMAP?
Answer: Understand why each medication is prescribed to verify the order makes sense
Understanding why each medication is prescribed helps verify appropriateness and catch potential errors.