After administering a tablet or capsule, be sure to record:
- drug given
- dose given
- date and time of administration
- signing out of the drug on the patient's medication record patient's ability to swallow the drug you administered (if the patient has had problems swallowing oral drugs)
- patient's vital signs if you give a drug that could affect them
adverse reactions that arise - patient's refusal and notification of a health care provider as needed (if a patient refuses a tablet or capsule) omission or withholding of a drug for any reason.