What is the name of the form required to record the administration of medications?

• A. The MAR Medication Record
• B. The Medication Administration Log
• C. The MAR medication administration record
• D. The Prescription Administration Form

Answer: (C)

Recording medication administration is done on the Medication Administration Record, abbreviated MAR. This form provides a centralized place to document each dose, the exact time it was given, the route, the nurse or caregiver who administered it, and any changes, refusals, or adverse reactions. Having a complete MAR helps ensure the right patient gets the right drug at the right time, supports charting accuracy, and provides a legal record of care. The option that names both the MAR and medication administration record reflects the standard reference used in many settings, since MAR stands for Medication Administration Record. Other names like Medication Administration Log are less typical, and a Prescription Administration Form relates to prescribing rather than documenting administration.