Assisted Living Medication Training Exam And Answers
"Ambien 5 mg po PRN" is a complete PRN medication order - ansfalse
A PRN medication is given to the resident: - ansas needed, according to the physician orders
A resident may refuse medication: - ansanytime
A resident may store and consume his own medications if: - ansthere is written physician approval
a routine medication is given: - anson a regularly scheduled basis
an expired medication may be given: - ansnever
An order is written for metoclopramide 10 mg three times a day. The solution of metoclopramide on hand is 5
mg/5 ml. How many millimeters per does should the resident receive? - ans10 ml
Before assisting a resident with a medication, you must: - anshave a physician's order
BID is a common abbreviation for: - anstwice a day
DOXYCYCLINE is the generic name for VIBRA-TABS. How would you expect these names to be written on the
medication label? - ans"doxycycline generic for Vibra-Tabs"
Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for pouring: - ansmust never be done
If a resident refuses his medication, it is best to: - anstry to determine the reason the resident does not want to
take the medication
, If a resident refuses his medication, what should you write on the MAR? - anscircle your initials, then explain
the refusal, including your action taken, on the back of the MAR
If you have an uneasy feeling about the meds you are about to give a resident, it is best to: - ansconsult with
your supervisor
If you make a medication error: - ansDO NOT PANIC, immediately report the error to your supervisor, make
sure the physician is contacted and orders are followed (all of the above)
Injections may: - ansbe used under guidelines specified by state regulations
It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - ansblack pen
It is important to wear gloves when assisting with topical medications: - ansbecause you could absorb the
medication you are handling if it touches your skin
It is permissible to leave a medication cup with a resident: - ansnever
Mr. Fritz' new order reads: "Atenolol 25 mg by mouth every morning." You have on hand his original Atenolol
which is 12.5 mg. How many tablets will you give to match his new order? - ans2 tablets
Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all examples of: - ansadverse drug reactions
OTC is the abbreviation for: - ansover the counter
PRN medications may: - ansbe used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
The abbreviation for teaspoon is: - anstsp
"Ambien 5 mg po PRN" is a complete PRN medication order - ansfalse
A PRN medication is given to the resident: - ansas needed, according to the physician orders
A resident may refuse medication: - ansanytime
A resident may store and consume his own medications if: - ansthere is written physician approval
a routine medication is given: - anson a regularly scheduled basis
an expired medication may be given: - ansnever
An order is written for metoclopramide 10 mg three times a day. The solution of metoclopramide on hand is 5
mg/5 ml. How many millimeters per does should the resident receive? - ans10 ml
Before assisting a resident with a medication, you must: - anshave a physician's order
BID is a common abbreviation for: - anstwice a day
DOXYCYCLINE is the generic name for VIBRA-TABS. How would you expect these names to be written on the
medication label? - ans"doxycycline generic for Vibra-Tabs"
Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for pouring: - ansmust never be done
If a resident refuses his medication, it is best to: - anstry to determine the reason the resident does not want to
take the medication
, If a resident refuses his medication, what should you write on the MAR? - anscircle your initials, then explain
the refusal, including your action taken, on the back of the MAR
If you have an uneasy feeling about the meds you are about to give a resident, it is best to: - ansconsult with
your supervisor
If you make a medication error: - ansDO NOT PANIC, immediately report the error to your supervisor, make
sure the physician is contacted and orders are followed (all of the above)
Injections may: - ansbe used under guidelines specified by state regulations
It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - ansblack pen
It is important to wear gloves when assisting with topical medications: - ansbecause you could absorb the
medication you are handling if it touches your skin
It is permissible to leave a medication cup with a resident: - ansnever
Mr. Fritz' new order reads: "Atenolol 25 mg by mouth every morning." You have on hand his original Atenolol
which is 12.5 mg. How many tablets will you give to match his new order? - ans2 tablets
Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all examples of: - ansadverse drug reactions
OTC is the abbreviation for: - ansover the counter
PRN medications may: - ansbe used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
The abbreviation for teaspoon is: - anstsp
