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MAR guidelines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 5 rights of medication administration? | Right client, Right Drug, Right dose, Right route, right time |
| What must a MAR include? | day ordered, initials, time of administration, dosage, allergies |
| how many times is a MAR verified? | 3 |
| What should you do if a client refuses their med? | inform of consequences, circle the scheduled administration time on the mar, possibly notify physician |
| When using a MDI inhaler, how long should you wait between puffs? | 1 minute |
| When using 2 different meds w/MDI how long between puffs? | 5 minutes |
| How long do you clamp an NG tube after giving meds? | 20 to 30 minutes |