a. Administer only the medication that you prepared or removed from the medicine cart.

b. Be familiar with the potential effects (good and bad) of any medication you administer. If in doubt, check with a nurse, physician, or pharmacist.

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c. Administer medication only by the route specified on the doctor’s orders. If the route is not specified or if you are in doubt about the correct route of administration of the medication, check with a nurse, physician, or pharmacist.

d. Administer the medication at the time specified on the doctor’s orders.

e. Assist weak or helpless patients in taking medications as necessary.

f. Remain with the patient until he takes the medication. If the patient refuses his medication, inform your supervisor and document the incident IAW local SOP.