 As a future clinical medical assistant, it is important to understand the five rights of drug administration, which will help prevent medication errors that may occur when entering information into the computer, preparing or dispensing a medication or when administering a medication. The first right of drug administration is to check and verify if it's the right drug, name and form. Check the medication label against the medication administration record at least three times before you administer the medication. Beware of look-alike and sound-alike medication names. Misreading medication names that look similar is a common mistake. These look-alike medication names may also sound alike and can lead to errors associated with verbal prescriptions. Before giving a medication, make sure that you are giving it to the right patient. Check the patient's identification band, name and identification against the MAR. Ask the patient to state his or her full name. Even if you know that patient's name, you still need to ask just to verify. Medications are usually ordered to be given at certain frequencies, intervals or times of day, such as hour of sleep. Ensure you are familiar with the medications you are giving, why they are ordered for certain times and whether the schedule is flexible. Check the order for when it would be given and when was the last time it was given. It is essential that you double-check doses of medications such as insulin and anticoagulants. Check the medication sheet and the doctor's order before medicating. Be aware of the difference between an adult and a pediatric dose. The route you will use to administer the medication is indicated on the medication prescription. Check the order to assess if you should administer the medication orally, intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously.