MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discovered the error -answersTRUE (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners - answersTRUE (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications administered - answersTRUE The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) -answersDifficulty 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 -answersTRUE Medications used to suppress cough are -answersAntitussives (T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear medication -answersFALSE (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 -answersTRUE DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications -answersTRUE These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic medications -answersAnticholinergics Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) -answers1. 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) -answersDrooling/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 -answersThe 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 -answersTRUE To reduce fever you will use: -answersAntipyretic According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the controlled med count you must: (2) -answersContact the chain of command and follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward th