MED CERT EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
RATED A+
✔✔(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the
trade name drug - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of
when to administer the medication - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the
generic version you must: (1) - ✔✔Hold the medication and contact the chain of
command for directions
✔✔Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) -
✔✔Medication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
✔✔Translate these abbreviations - ✔✔QD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
AC: Before a meal
PC: After a meal
PO: By mouth
NPO Not my mouth
NKA: No known allergies
NKDA No known drug allergies
NTE: Not to exceed
✔✔When this type of medication is prescribed blood pressure and pulse must be
monitored periodically - ✔✔Cardiovascular medications
✔✔Medication storage keys must be: (1) - ✔✔Carried by the medication certified or
licensed staff responsible for medication administration for that shift at all times
✔✔These meds kill lice - ✔✔Pediculocides
✔✔In regards to medication refusal: (2) - ✔✔1. It is the youth's right to refuse
medication. 2.. Report any refusal to chain of command/follow instructions
✔✔Meds may be administered: - ✔✔One hour before until one hour after the scheduled
time
, ✔✔When a med is given on an empty stomach, the medication should be given: -
✔✔One hour before a meal or two hours after a meal
✔✔The following are acceptable tools for measuring medications: (3) - ✔✔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 - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔To clean an infected eye you will: (6) - ✔✔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.
✔✔Before administering a medication you must contact the chain of command when:
(7) - ✔✔-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. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(T/F)Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction. - ✔✔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 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(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. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Medication administration certified staff cannot take verbal medication orders, any
changes to an order must be: - ✔✔Available to you in writing from the licensed
practitioner
✔✔LP's order reads: Haldol 5mg. Concentration: 5mg. How many tablets will you
administer? - ✔✔1 tablet
RATED A+
✔✔(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the
trade name drug - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of
when to administer the medication - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the
generic version you must: (1) - ✔✔Hold the medication and contact the chain of
command for directions
✔✔Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) -
✔✔Medication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
✔✔Translate these abbreviations - ✔✔QD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
AC: Before a meal
PC: After a meal
PO: By mouth
NPO Not my mouth
NKA: No known allergies
NKDA No known drug allergies
NTE: Not to exceed
✔✔When this type of medication is prescribed blood pressure and pulse must be
monitored periodically - ✔✔Cardiovascular medications
✔✔Medication storage keys must be: (1) - ✔✔Carried by the medication certified or
licensed staff responsible for medication administration for that shift at all times
✔✔These meds kill lice - ✔✔Pediculocides
✔✔In regards to medication refusal: (2) - ✔✔1. It is the youth's right to refuse
medication. 2.. Report any refusal to chain of command/follow instructions
✔✔Meds may be administered: - ✔✔One hour before until one hour after the scheduled
time
, ✔✔When a med is given on an empty stomach, the medication should be given: -
✔✔One hour before a meal or two hours after a meal
✔✔The following are acceptable tools for measuring medications: (3) - ✔✔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 - ✔✔FALSE
✔✔To clean an infected eye you will: (6) - ✔✔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.
✔✔Before administering a medication you must contact the chain of command when:
(7) - ✔✔-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. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(T/F)Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction. - ✔✔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 - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔(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. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔Medication administration certified staff cannot take verbal medication orders, any
changes to an order must be: - ✔✔Available to you in writing from the licensed
practitioner
✔✔LP's order reads: Haldol 5mg. Concentration: 5mg. How many tablets will you
administer? - ✔✔1 tablet
