10 GOLDEN RULES FOR ADMINISTERING DRUGS SAFELY
- Administer the right drug
- Administer the right drug to the right patient
- Administer the right dose
- Administer the right drug by the right route
- Administer the right drug at the right time
- Document each drug you administer
- Teach your patient about the drugs he is receiving
- Take a complete patient drug history (There is a risk of adverse drug reactions when a number of drugs are taken or when patient is taking alcoholic drinks)
- Find out if patient has any drug allergies
- Be aware of potential drug-drug or drug-food interactions. To protect your patient and your license, follow these guidelines for avoiding medication errors.
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