MED CERT EXAM 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 -ANSTRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician
assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed
practitioners -ANSTRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications
administered -ANSTRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) -ANSDifficulty 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 -ANSTRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are -ANSAntitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear
medication -ANSFALSE
(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 -ANSTRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration
of any psychotropic PRN medications -ANSTRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with
antipsychotic medications -ANSAnticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) -ANS1. 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) -ANSDrooling/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 -ANSThe 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 -ANSTRUE
To reduce fever you will use: -ANSAntipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) -ANSContact the chain of command and follow your
agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of the incident to
DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be
available to administer the meds -ANSTRUE
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3) -ANSThe temp of the
refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees. A locked, immobile box may be installed in
the regular refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may have the key to
the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and accessible to DCF med admin or
licensed staff
(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade
name drug -ANSTRUE
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of when
to administer the medication -ANSFALSE
When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the generic
version you must: (1) -ANSHold the medication and contact the chain of command for
directions
Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) -
ANSMedication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
Translate these abbreviations -ANSQD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
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 -ANSTRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician
assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed
practitioners -ANSTRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications
administered -ANSTRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) -ANSDifficulty 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 -ANSTRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are -ANSAntitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear
medication -ANSFALSE
(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 -ANSTRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration
of any psychotropic PRN medications -ANSTRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with
antipsychotic medications -ANSAnticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) -ANS1. 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) -ANSDrooling/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 -ANSThe 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 -ANSTRUE
To reduce fever you will use: -ANSAntipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) -ANSContact the chain of command and follow your
agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of the incident to
DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be
available to administer the meds -ANSTRUE
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3) -ANSThe temp of the
refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees. A locked, immobile box may be installed in
the regular refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may have the key to
the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and accessible to DCF med admin or
licensed staff
(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade
name drug -ANSTRUE
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of when
to administer the medication -ANSFALSE
When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the generic
version you must: (1) -ANSHold the medication and contact the chain of command for
directions
Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) -
ANSMedication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
Translate these abbreviations -ANSQD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
