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MED CERT 1 DODD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025
When a med is given on an empty stomach, the medication should be given: -
correct-answer-One hour before a meal or two hours after a meal
The following are acceptable tools for measuring medications: (3) -correct-
answer-Calibrated measuring cup, medication syringe, calibrated measuring
spoon
(T/F) The DCF med cert person responsible for an error will have their certification
suspended, there is no need to notify the DCF med admin program -correct-
answer-FALSE
To clean an infected eye you will: (6) -correct-answer-Wash hands and wear
gloves, use a clean disposable washcloth, gauze or cotton ball moisten in warm
water, Never use the same area of the washcloth for more than one wipe, wipe
the infected eye gently from the inner corner to the outer corner. Remove gloves
wash hands and put on clean gloves before handling the medication.
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Before administering a medication you must contact the chain of command when:
(7) -correct-answer--There is no LP's order for the medication or you can't
perform the Rule of Three
-The licensed practitioner's order on the pharmacy label is not legible
-Medication is not stored and or safeguarded properly
-Any of the five rights are violated
-The medication looks unfamiliar to you or the youth
-The youth refuses to take the medication
-A youth has a sudden change in physical or mental condition.
(T/F) No medication can be crushed without a licensed practitioner's or
pharmacist approval. -correct-answer-TRUE
(T/F)Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction. -correct-
answer-TRUE
(T/F) In order to effectively manage asthma you should have a clear asthma
management plan for all youth in your care who are diagnosed with asthma -
correct-answer-TRUE
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(T/F) The route of administration will affect how quickly a medication will relieve
the symptoms. Oral medication might take 30-60 min to help. -correct-answer-
TRUE
Medication administration certified staff cannot take verbal medication orders,
any changes to an order must be: -correct-answer-Available to you in writing from
the licensed practitioner
LP's order reads: Haldol 5mg. Concentration: 5mg. How many tablets will you
administer? -correct-answer-1 tablet
Lithium 450mg. Concentration: 150mg/tab. How many tablets will you
administer? -correct-answer-3 tablets
(T/F) It is not required to wash hands before and after medication administration
and between each child you administer the medication to -correct-answer-FALSE
These drugs are used to treat a range of medical conditions caused by bacteria -
correct-answer-Antibiotics
MED CERT 1 DODD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025
When a med is given on an empty stomach, the medication should be given: -
correct-answer-One hour before a meal or two hours after a meal
The following are acceptable tools for measuring medications: (3) -correct-
answer-Calibrated measuring cup, medication syringe, calibrated measuring
spoon
(T/F) The DCF med cert person responsible for an error will have their certification
suspended, there is no need to notify the DCF med admin program -correct-
answer-FALSE
To clean an infected eye you will: (6) -correct-answer-Wash hands and wear
gloves, use a clean disposable washcloth, gauze or cotton ball moisten in warm
water, Never use the same area of the washcloth for more than one wipe, wipe
the infected eye gently from the inner corner to the outer corner. Remove gloves
wash hands and put on clean gloves before handling the medication.
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Before administering a medication you must contact the chain of command when:
(7) -correct-answer--There is no LP's order for the medication or you can't
perform the Rule of Three
-The licensed practitioner's order on the pharmacy label is not legible
-Medication is not stored and or safeguarded properly
-Any of the five rights are violated
-The medication looks unfamiliar to you or the youth
-The youth refuses to take the medication
-A youth has a sudden change in physical or mental condition.
(T/F) No medication can be crushed without a licensed practitioner's or
pharmacist approval. -correct-answer-TRUE
(T/F)Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction. -correct-
answer-TRUE
(T/F) In order to effectively manage asthma you should have a clear asthma
management plan for all youth in your care who are diagnosed with asthma -
correct-answer-TRUE
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(T/F) The route of administration will affect how quickly a medication will relieve
the symptoms. Oral medication might take 30-60 min to help. -correct-answer-
TRUE
Medication administration certified staff cannot take verbal medication orders,
any changes to an order must be: -correct-answer-Available to you in writing from
the licensed practitioner
LP's order reads: Haldol 5mg. Concentration: 5mg. How many tablets will you
administer? -correct-answer-1 tablet
Lithium 450mg. Concentration: 150mg/tab. How many tablets will you
administer? -correct-answer-3 tablets
(T/F) It is not required to wash hands before and after medication administration
and between each child you administer the medication to -correct-answer-FALSE
These drugs are used to treat a range of medical conditions caused by bacteria -
correct-answer-Antibiotics
