Medication Administration Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on medication administration terms and their definitions.

Medication orders

instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient.

ointment

a salve; a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties.

parenteral

other than by mouth.

right documentation

always follows the administration of medications. A verification that all seven rights have been followed and documented in the chart.

rights of medication administration

used when administering medications to avoid medication errors: right patient, right medication, right dose/amount, right route/method, right time/schedule, and right documentation.

salves

an ointment.

sublingual

under the tongue.

topical

pertaining to a specific area; local.