Removal of any drug from floor stock, night cabinet, or pharmacy by a nurse must be recorded on a form with info such as:

• A. Pt name and room number; Drug name, strength, qty removed; Date and time drug was removed; Signature of nurse; Documentation of pharmacy review; NDC (if not unit dosed)
• B. Pt name and room number
• C. Drug name and strength
• D. Date and time drug was removed

Answer: (A)

Recording every drug removal from floor stock, night cabinet, or pharmacy creates an auditable trail that supports patient safety and inventory control. You need the patient’s name and room to ensure the medication goes to the correct patient; the drug name and strength confirm you’re dispensing the exact product and dose intended; the quantity removed shows how much was taken and helps with stock reconciliation to detect discrepancies. The date and time stamp when the removal occurred aids shift reporting and any later investigations. The nurse’s signature identifies who performed the action, adding accountability. Documentation of pharmacy review indicates a pharmacist has checked the item for appropriateness and safety before it’s used. Including the NDC (when the medication isn’t unit-dosed) precisely identifies the exact product, reducing mix-ups between similar drugs. Together, these elements ensure a complete, traceable record that supports safe administration, accurate inventory, and regulatory compliance.