Which item is a valid example of one of the six rights of safe medication administration?

• A. Right patient
• B. Right drug
• C. Right route
• D. Right time

Answer: (B)

A key idea here is ensuring safety through the six rights of medication administration, which require checks at multiple steps to prevent errors. A valid example of one of those rights is giving the right drug—meaning you verify that the medication you prepare and administer is exactly the drug prescribed for that patient, with the correct name, strength, and formulation. This involves cross-checking the order in the chart or MAR with the medication label, confirming the drug matches what was prescribed, and ensuring there are no allergies or interactions that would make this drug inappropriate for the patient. The other rights—like ensuring the right patient, the right route, and the right time—are also essential parts of safe practice, but the idea of giving the right drug centers on correct drug identity and alignment with the order.