A resident has an order for medication every 6 hours. If they receive the medication at 6AM, when is the next dosage due?

The resident's medication is ordered to be administered every 6 hours. When the first dose is given at 6 AM, you add 6 hours to that time to determine when the next dose is due.

Adding 6 hours to 6 AM results in 12 PM (noon). This is the correct time for the next dosage because it follows the prescribed interval of medication administration.

Understanding how to calculate medication schedules is crucial for ensuring that residents receive their medications on time and maintain their treatment plans effectively. By consistently applying this method of time addition, medication assistants can avoid delays and ensure proper care for residents.