MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Q1: Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval
can affect a youth's compliance with taking medication.
✔ True
False
Explanation: Sensory factors and parental influence can significantly impact a
child's willingness or ability to take medication as prescribed.
Q2: DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with
the licensed practitioner before administration of any psychotropic PRN.
✔ True
False
Explanation: Due to the nature of psychotropic medications, direct consultation is
required to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Medical Abbreviations:
Abbreviation Meaning
✔ QD Every day
✔ BID Twice a day
✔ TID Three times a day
✔ HS At bedtime
✔ PRN As needed
✔ AC Before a meal
, Abbreviation Meaning
✔ PC After a meal
✔ PO By mouth
NPO - ANSWER✔✔nothing by mouth
NKA - ANSWER✔✔no known allergies
NKDA - ANSWER✔✔no known drug allergies
NTE - ANSWER✔✔not to exceed
QID - ANSWER✔✔four times a day
In medication administration, PRN orders are - ANSWER✔✔A licensed
practitioners orders for "as needed" medications
Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order - ANSWER✔✔The five
rights, signature, date and special instructions.
LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual cramps.
Concentration: 200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer? -
ANSWER✔✔3 tabs.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
Q1: Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval
can affect a youth's compliance with taking medication.
✔ True
False
Explanation: Sensory factors and parental influence can significantly impact a
child's willingness or ability to take medication as prescribed.
Q2: DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with
the licensed practitioner before administration of any psychotropic PRN.
✔ True
False
Explanation: Due to the nature of psychotropic medications, direct consultation is
required to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Medical Abbreviations:
Abbreviation Meaning
✔ QD Every day
✔ BID Twice a day
✔ TID Three times a day
✔ HS At bedtime
✔ PRN As needed
✔ AC Before a meal
, Abbreviation Meaning
✔ PC After a meal
✔ PO By mouth
NPO - ANSWER✔✔nothing by mouth
NKA - ANSWER✔✔no known allergies
NKDA - ANSWER✔✔no known drug allergies
NTE - ANSWER✔✔not to exceed
QID - ANSWER✔✔four times a day
In medication administration, PRN orders are - ANSWER✔✔A licensed
practitioners orders for "as needed" medications
Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order - ANSWER✔✔The five
rights, signature, date and special instructions.
LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual cramps.
Concentration: 200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer? -
ANSWER✔✔3 tabs.
