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| Formula method | A method of dosage calculation that uses the equation Desired/Have x Quantity = X |
| Proportion method | A method of dosage calculation that involves converting between measurement systems. If___ [unite of measurement 1] equals __ [unit of measurement 2], then __ [unit of measurement 1] equals how many __ [unite of measurement 2]? |
| Absorption | The process of pharmacokinetics in which medication is processed and moved into the bloodstream. |
| Distribution | The process of pharmacokinetics in which medication is transported through the bloodstream to the body's tissues and organs. |
| Metabolism | The process of pharmacokinetics in which the body breaks down medication into metabolites ready for excretion. |
| Excretion | The process of pharmacokinetics in which the body removes a medication's metabolites. |
| Right patient | One of the rights of medication administration. Use two patient identifiers to verify that medication is administered to the right patient. |
| Right medication | One of the rights of medication administration. Check the label three times to verify the medication, strength, and dose. |
| Right dose | Once of the rights of medication administration. Compare the dosage on the prescription in the patient's medical record with the dosage on the medication's label. |
| Right route | Once of the rights of medication administration. Compare the route on the prescription in the medical record with the administration route to be used. |
| Right time | Once of the rights of medication administration. Confirm whether the medication has any timing specifications. Prepare the patient for any immediate effects of the medication. |
| Right technique | Once of the rights of medication administration. Know the correct techniques for administering every medication by every route. |
| Right documentation | Once of the rights of medication administration. Proper documentation includes date, time, quantity, medication, strength, lot number, manufacturer, expiration date, and patient outcome. |
