MED CERT EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND 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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-
TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications administered -
ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are - ANSWER✔️✔️-Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear medication -
ANSWER✔️✔️-FALSE
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, (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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of any
psychotropic PRN medications - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications - ANSWER✔️✔️-Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: - ANSWER✔️✔️-Antipyretic
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QUESTIONS AND 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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-
TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications administered -
ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are - ANSWER✔️✔️-Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear medication -
ANSWER✔️✔️-FALSE
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, (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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of any
psychotropic PRN medications - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications - ANSWER✔️✔️-Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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) - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-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 - ANSWER✔️✔️-TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: - ANSWER✔️✔️-Antipyretic
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