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Description: Reading a medication label (drug label): medication administration (dosage and calculations) NCLEX pharmacology / new nurse review. Reading medication labels is something that nurses will learn how to do in order to administer medication properly to their patients. However, learning how to read a medication label can seem intimidating as a new nurse. Quiz: registerednursern.com/how-to-read-a-medication-label-nursing-quiz Notes: registerednursern.com/how-to-read-a-medication-drug-label-for-nurses In this video, Nurse Sarah explains how to read a medication label by giving some examples of different types of labels you might encounter as a nurse or nursing student. In addition, you'll learn the following: -How to read a medication label (different types) -Brand name medications vs generic names -Medication routes -Medication administration -Medication release types (extended release, controlled release, etc.) -Medication forms (capsules, tablets, solutions, suspensions, topical, suppositories, etc) -Dosage strength -Medication lot number -Expiration date-NDC number -and more Website: registerednursern.com More Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=R2XMro13dD0&list=UUPyMN8DzkFl2__xnTEiGZ1w Nursing Gear: teespring.com/stores/registerednursern Instagram: instagram.com/registerednursern_com Facebook: facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Twitter: twitter.com/NursesRN Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWtwCDmLHyX2UeHofCIcgo0 Fluid & Electrolytes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWJSZ9pL8L3Q1dzdlxUzeKv Nursing Skills: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUhd_qQYEbp0Eab3uUKhgKb