Med Cert Exam Prep – Verified A+ Study Guide 2026/2027|| Complete
Certification Exam Study Guide | A+ Grade
Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval can affect a youth's compliance
with taking medication. - (ANSWER)True
DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the licensed practitioner before
administration of any psychotropic PRN - (ANSWER)True
QD - (ANSWER)everyday
BID - (ANSWER)twice a day
TID - (ANSWER)three times a day
HS - (ANSWER)at bedtime
PRN - (ANSWER)as needed
AC - (ANSWER)before a meal
PC - (ANSWER)after a meal
PO - (ANSWER)by mouth
NPO - (ANSWER)nothing by mouth
NKA - (ANSWER)no known allergies
, Med Cert Exam Prep – Verified A+ Study Guide 2026/2027|| Complete
Certification Exam Study Guide | A+ Grade
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.
When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what triggers their asthma. -
(ANSWER)False
Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff: - (ANSWER)Contact chain of command whenever you
have a question or concern.
Follow instructions from the LP.
Adhere to any precautions.
Always perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication admin.
Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.
Know the desired effects of a medication and report any side effects.
The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade drug name. -
(ANSWER)True
Certification Exam Study Guide | A+ Grade
Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval can affect a youth's compliance
with taking medication. - (ANSWER)True
DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the licensed practitioner before
administration of any psychotropic PRN - (ANSWER)True
QD - (ANSWER)everyday
BID - (ANSWER)twice a day
TID - (ANSWER)three times a day
HS - (ANSWER)at bedtime
PRN - (ANSWER)as needed
AC - (ANSWER)before a meal
PC - (ANSWER)after a meal
PO - (ANSWER)by mouth
NPO - (ANSWER)nothing by mouth
NKA - (ANSWER)no known allergies
, Med Cert Exam Prep – Verified A+ Study Guide 2026/2027|| Complete
Certification Exam Study Guide | A+ Grade
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.
When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what triggers their asthma. -
(ANSWER)False
Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff: - (ANSWER)Contact chain of command whenever you
have a question or concern.
Follow instructions from the LP.
Adhere to any precautions.
Always perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication admin.
Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.
Know the desired effects of a medication and report any side effects.
The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade drug name. -
(ANSWER)True
