Conocimiento sobre la administración segura de medicamentos en estudiantes de Enfermería de quinto y sexto semestre, UCSG, Guayaquil, A-2026.

Abstract

Context: Safe medication administration requires knowledge of patient identification, drug verification, dosage, route, timing, allergies, documentation, and error prevention, as any omission can compromise patient safety during clinical practice. Objective: To identify the level of knowledge about safe medication administration among fifth- and sixth-semester nursing students at UCSG, A-2026. Methodological design: Quantitative, descriptive, prospective, and cross-sectional study. Population: 207 students enrolled in the fifth and sixth semesters. Technique: Survey. Instrument: SEG-MED Questionnaire. Results: 66% were between 21 and 31 years old, 77% were female, 74% had participated in clinical rotations, and 60% were in their fifth semester. 46% demonstrated an intermediate level of knowledge, and 40% a high level. Regarding the five rights of medication administration, 91% recognized that the name, concentration, and presentation should be compared to the prescription; 89% identified adherence to schedules; 74% verified the identity and correct route of administration; and 71% checked the dosage. Regarding prevention, 91% recognized allergy checks; 89% documented subsequent administration; 86% followed protocols; 83% reported incidents; and 80% double-checked high-risk medications. Conclusion: It is evident that among fifth and sixth cycle students at UCSG, a medium level of knowledge predominates, showing that students recognize measures, although aspects that require academic and practical consolidation persist.