Med Cert Exam (Questions and answers) LATEST UPDATE
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Med Cert
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Med Cert
DCF Admin Procedure (steps to take when admin meds) - ️️Approach task in calm
manner allowing no distractions.
Wash hands before and after medication administration.
Assemble appropriate equipment.
Perform rule of three.
Pour correct dose of medication.
Identify the correct youth.
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Med Cert Exam
DCF Admin Procedure (steps to take when admin meds) - ✔️✔️Approach task in calm
manner allowing no distractions.
Wash hands before and after medication administration.
Assemble appropriate equipment.
Perform rule of three.
Pour correct dose of medication.
Identify the correct youth.
Administer the medication utilizing the proper technique.
For oral medications, perform mouth check.
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Return medication to the locked area and clean up.
Before administering medication, you must contact the chain of command when: -
✔️✔️A youth has a sudden change in physical or mental condition.
Any of the five rights is violated.
The medication looks unfamiliar to you or the youth.
There is no LP's order for the medication or you can't perform the rule of three.
The LP's order or pharmacy label is not legible.
Medication is not stored or safeguarded properly.
The youth refused to take the medication.
DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the licensed
practitioner before administration of any psychotropic PRN - ✔️✔️True
QD - ✔️✔️everyday
BID - ✔️✔️twice a day
TID - ✔️✔️three times a day
HS - ✔️✔️at bedtime
PRN - ✔️✔️as needed
AC - ✔️✔️before a meal
PC - ✔️✔️after a meal
PO - ✔️✔️by mouth
, NPO - ✔️✔️nothing by mouth
NKA - ✔️✔️no known allergies
NKDA - ✔️✔️no known drug allergies
NTE - ✔️✔️not to exceed
QID - ✔️✔️four times a day
In medication administration, PRN orders are - ✔️✔️A licensed practitioners orders for
"as needed" medications
Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order - ✔️✔️The five rights,
signature, date and special instructions.
LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual cramps.
Concentration: 200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer? - ✔️✔️3 tabs.
When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what triggers their
asthma. - ✔️✔️False
Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff: - ✔️✔️Contact chain of command
whenever you have a question or concern.
Follow instructions from the LP.
Adhere to any precautions.
Always perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication admin.
Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.
Know the desired effects of a medication and report any side effects.
The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade drug
name. - ✔️✔️True
These medications kill lice - ✔️✔️Pediculocides
How many DCF med admin or licensed staff do you need to destroy non-controlled
meds? - ✔️✔️Two staff.
The drug control division of the CT state department of consumer protection is
responsible for monitoring issues with controlled meds and it must be contacted when: -
✔️✔️Controlled meds need to be destroyed.
There is a discrepancy in controlled med count.
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