Name six safety rules to be observed when giving medication


(Any 6 of the following)
read the order carefully (note the six rights), check patient allergies, check the label three times, prepare and administer only with a physician's order, only administer medication you prepared, know the drug's action, store medication properly, check expiration date, do not use medication from an unmarked bottle, do not return medication to a bottle, report all mistakes immediately, concentrate, use pencil and paper to calculate dosages

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