Name the six rights commonly taught for safe medication administration.

• A. Right patient, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right consent
• B. Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation
• C. Right patient, Right drug, Right time, Right route, Right documentation, Right dose
• D. Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation

Answer: (B)

The six rights of safe medication administration are Right patient, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right time, and Right documentation. This set ensures safety by confirming who is receiving the medication, that the correct medication is given, in the correct amount, through the intended method, at the right time, and that the administration is recorded for continuity of care. Consent is important in healthcare, but it isn’t one of the standard six checks performed at the bedside during medication administration.