Medication Safety Guide
Mastering Medication Administration
Medication administration is a critical nursing competency assessed rigorously in the Australian OSCE. Safe practices, accurate calculations, and adherence to protocols can mean the difference between passing and failing your exam.
Key Assessment Areas:
- • Patient identification and verification
- • Medication calculation accuracy
- • Administration technique mastery
- • Documentation and monitoring
Success Factors:
- • Systematic approach to safety
- • Clear communication skills
- • Confident clinical reasoning
- • Professional demeanor
The Six Rights of Medication Administration
Right Patient
Verify patient identity using two identifiers: name, DOB, medical record number
Right Drug
Check medication name, strength, and formulation against prescription
Right Dose
Calculate and verify correct dosage based on patient weight and condition
Right Route
Confirm appropriate administration method: oral, IV, IM, SC, topical
Right Time
Administer at prescribed intervals and appropriate timing
Right Documentation
Record administration accurately including time, dose, and patient response
Clinical Calculation Mastery
Essential Formula Framework
Desired Dose ÷ Available Dose × Quantity = Amount to Give(Total Volume × Drop Factor) ÷ Time in Minutes = Drops per MinutePatient Weight (kg) × Dose per kg = Total DoseMaster Medication Safety with NAI
Our comprehensive OSCE preparation program includes intensive medication administration training, clinical calculation practice, and real-world scenario simulations.
Medication Training
Comprehensive drug protocols
Calculation Practice
Clinical math mastery
Simulation Labs
Real-world scenarios
OSCE Success
Proven exam strategies
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