Which MAR field specifies how the medication was administered (for example, oral or IV)?

• A. Time med administered
• B. Signature
• C. Route of administration
• D. Name of drug

Answer: (C)

The field that records how a medication was given is the route of administration. It specifies the method used to deliver the drug, such as oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous, which matters for how the medication acts in the body. Knowing the route helps healthcare providers understand onset of action, potential differences in dosing, and any route-specific considerations.

The other fields capture different information: the time the medication was administered notes when it was given, not how; the signature identifies who administered it, not the method; and the name of the drug indicates which medication was given, not the route.