Med Aide Class
Five Rights
1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
licensed healthcare professional
a licensed individual for whom administration of medication i included in his/her scope of
practice
medication aide
a person who has received specialized training in the process of assisting with administering
medications
neglect
not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury, emotional pain, mental
distress, or physical illness
Medication action
anticipated desired effect of a medicine
side effect
any unintended reaction to medication
If a resident refuses to take a medication what should your first response be
tell the charge nurse
Physical Abuse
contact with a resident's body that harms or will likely harm them
Five Rights
1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
licensed healthcare professional
a licensed individual for whom administration of medication i included in his/her scope of
practice
medication aide
a person who has received specialized training in the process of assisting with administering
medications
neglect
not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury, emotional pain, mental
distress, or physical illness
Medication action
anticipated desired effect of a medicine
side effect
any unintended reaction to medication
If a resident refuses to take a medication what should your first response be
tell the charge nurse
Physical Abuse
contact with a resident's body that harms or will likely harm them
