Med Aide - Chapter 9 Exam question n answers graded A+

Med Aide - Chapter 9 ExamWhich of the following is an example of a medication error outside the MA's control? A) The MA gives the resident a drug name of the ordered drug. B) The pharmacy begins to stock a different generic form of a commonly ordered medication. C) The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a prescription based on a medication order that was difficult to read. D) The MA administers an ordered medication she does not recognize the name of. - correct answer C) The pharmacist has incorrectly filled a prescription based on a medication order that was difficult to read. A medication aide can take an active role in helping to prevent medication errors by: A) Memorizing which medications all of her assigned residents take. B) Calling the pharmacist to confirm every medication order has been filled correctly. C) Performing one medication check for each medication dosage. D) Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for confirmation from the nurse. - correct answer D) Recognizing anything unusual about a medication order and asking for confirmation from the nurse. Which of the following would be an example of an error caused by a medication aide failing to follow instructions for the use of a medication? A) The strength of a medication is not printed on the label. B) The medication aide did not correctly identify the resident. C) The medication aide looked up the wrong medication name in the medication reference book. D) The medication aide uses a pill splitter on a large, enteric-coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to swallow. - correct answer D) The medication aide uses a pill splitter on a large, enteric-coated tablet to make it easier for the resident to swallow. __________ should be reported because even though an error was prevented, there may be a problem with a process that can be fixed to improve safety. A) Complaints