CRMA Study Guide 1- Roles &
Responsibilities Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
If two residents are prescribed the same medication can you borrow from one resident's
supply to give to the other resident? Why or why not? - Answer-No because the meds
are property of the client and their insurance only covers enough for their prescribed
amount.
Who are 3 people or disciplines who can take a phone order? - Answer-Registered
nurse
Licensed Practical nurse
Pharmacist
What steps must a CRMA take when a medication error is made or discovered? -
Answer-Report error to supervisor
Fill out a med error report
Check on client/monitor for adverse reactions
Can antipsychotic type medications be prescribed on a PRN basis only? Explain Why -
Answer-No because client needs to already have been on it regularly for it to build up in
their system to be effective.
How are Schedule II medications stored? - Answer-Double Locked
Who is authorized to relabel medications? - Answer-Pharmacist
If a medication error is made or found is it the duty of the CRMA to problem solve this
error? - Answer-Yes, duty to inform supervisor
Your CRMA certification is valid in what state? - Answer-Maine
What is the 8th right of medication administration that MUST be performed? - Answer-
Documentation
True or False: In order to administer medications in a licensed facility, state law requires
certification - Answer-True
How long is CRMA certificate good for? - Answer-2 years
What must you do to become recertified as a CRMA? - Answer-Take am 8hr recert
class
Responsibilities Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
If two residents are prescribed the same medication can you borrow from one resident's
supply to give to the other resident? Why or why not? - Answer-No because the meds
are property of the client and their insurance only covers enough for their prescribed
amount.
Who are 3 people or disciplines who can take a phone order? - Answer-Registered
nurse
Licensed Practical nurse
Pharmacist
What steps must a CRMA take when a medication error is made or discovered? -
Answer-Report error to supervisor
Fill out a med error report
Check on client/monitor for adverse reactions
Can antipsychotic type medications be prescribed on a PRN basis only? Explain Why -
Answer-No because client needs to already have been on it regularly for it to build up in
their system to be effective.
How are Schedule II medications stored? - Answer-Double Locked
Who is authorized to relabel medications? - Answer-Pharmacist
If a medication error is made or found is it the duty of the CRMA to problem solve this
error? - Answer-Yes, duty to inform supervisor
Your CRMA certification is valid in what state? - Answer-Maine
What is the 8th right of medication administration that MUST be performed? - Answer-
Documentation
True or False: In order to administer medications in a licensed facility, state law requires
certification - Answer-True
How long is CRMA certificate good for? - Answer-2 years
What must you do to become recertified as a CRMA? - Answer-Take am 8hr recert
class
