Which of the following is included in the six rights of medication administration?

• A. Right Medicine
• B. Right Temperature
• C. Right Timing
• D. Right Storage

Answer: (A)

Ensuring the exact drug is given to the patient is a fundamental safety check in medication administration. This is the right medication step, where you verify the medication name and confirm it matches the prescription before you give it. Verifying the correct drug prevents giving the wrong medication, which can cause harm. Temperature and storage are important safety considerations for medications, but they aren’t part of the six rights you actively apply at the bedside. Timing is another right to observe, but the option that directly represents delivering the correct drug aligns with the six rights. So the choice that reflects confirming you are giving the correct drug is the best answer.