Which of the following would constitute a medication administration violation?

• A. A violation: Administer by unqualified staff
• B. Documentation
• C. Secure storage
• D. Dosage verification

Answer: (A)

Administering medications must be done only by staff who are qualified and authorized to do so, under the agency’s policies and regulatory rules. When someone lacking proper qualifications attempts to give or handle medications, it breaches scope of practice and safety standards, creating real risk of wrong drug, dose, or administration errors. That makes it a medication administration violation.

Documentation, secure storage, and dosage verification are all essential safety practices that support proper medication administration. Doing these correctly helps ensure traceability, prevents unauthorized access, and confirms the right dose is given to the right person at the right time.