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MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift
by the person who made or discovered the error - Answers -TRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician
assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed
practitioners - Answers -TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications
administered - Answers -TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) - Answers -Difficulty breathing,
shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness
(T/F) Every time you remove a controlled medication for administration you must
document that on the controlled medication count sheet - Answers -TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are - Answers -Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear
medication - Answers -FALSE
(T/F) Staff do not have to be med admin certified to be trained in emergency
medications, therefore, emergency medications must be stored in a secure location that
is easily accessible to all trained staff but away from all youth - Answers -TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration
of any psychotropic PRN medications - Answers -TRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with
antipsychotic medications - Answers -Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) - Answers -1. Remove the old patch
before applying the new one. 2. It should be applied to clean, intact, dry skin that is not
infected, scarred, callused or tattooed. 3, Change application sites to avoid skin
irritation. 4. Peel backing off the patch, press onto the skin and apply pressure to assure
that it sticks to the skin.
, You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain of command when you
notice the following from the youth (6) - Answers -Drooling/difficulty swallowing, muscle
stiffness especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever, Changes in
how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
Dispensing - Answers -The act of placing a medication into a container, labeling the
container and giving the container for someone else to administer
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different than those for
controlled medications - Answers -TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: - Answers -Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) - Answers -Contact the chain of command and
follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of
the incident to DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be
available to administer the meds - Answers -TRUE
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3) - Answers -The temp of
the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees. A locked, immobile box may be installed
in the regular refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may have the key to
the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and accessible to DCF med admin or
licensed staff
(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade
name drug - Answers -TRUE
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of when
to administer the medication - Answers -FALSE
When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the generic
version you must: (1) - Answers -Hold the medication and contact the chain of
command for directions
Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) - Answers -
Medication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side effects,
precautions/special considerations
Translate these abbreviations - Answers -QD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
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