On the MAR, which information is not included?

• A. Time of administration
• B. Route
• C. Side effects
• D. Dose

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that the MAR records the details needed to administer medications correctly: which drug, the dose, the route, and the exact times it is given. This log is all about ensuring the medication is delivered safely and on schedule, so you can verify what was given and when.

Side effects are not part of the MAR because they concern the patient’s response to the medication, not the administration details. Monitoring and documenting side effects belong in the patient’s clinical notes or an adverse-reaction record, where the healthcare team can track outcomes and take any necessary actions. If a patient experiences a side effect, you would document it in the appropriate clinical documentation and report as required, rather than updating the MAR with that information.

So, time of administration, route, and dose are included on the MAR because they are the essential administration details, while side effects are recorded separately as part of the patient’s overall care and safety monitoring.