Medication Dispensing Principles
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What is the fundamental principle of 'Right Patient' when dispensing medications?

  • Asking the patient to confirm their identity verbally
  • Verifying the patient's address
  • Confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with electronic records (correct)
  • Checking the patient's insurance information

    • How should the 'Right Dose' of medication be verified?

  • Checking the medication name and dosage provided in the doctor's clinical notes (correct)
  • Estimating the dosage based on the patient's weight
  • Relying on the pharmacist's memory for the correct dosage
  • Asking the patient for their preferred dosage

    • What does 'Right Route' refer to when dispensing medications?

  • Providing instructions on how to take medications (orally, topically, etc.) (correct)
  • Choosing the most convenient route for the pharmacist
  • Instructing patients to take medications at any time of the day
  • Verifying the patient's preferred route of administration

    • What information should medication labels include according to the text?

    <p>Instructions on when to take the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for patients to be informed about their medications?

    <p>To understand how the medications work and their side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dispensing medications requires ensuring the 'Five Rights' fundamental principles are followed

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients should be informed about their medications including how they work, their side effects, and for how long they should take them

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Right Patient' principle involves confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with the patient's electronic records

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Right Medication' principle involves providing patients with instructions on how to take their medications

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Right Time' principle involves informing patients when to take their medication according to their prescription

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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