CMT TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

What are the 4 basic rules of medication administration? 1. Unlicensed persons can administer only after completing MTTP and receiving medication from the MD board of nursing. 2. Only the registered nurse (RN) may delegate medication administration to a certified medication technician (CMT) 3. All medications MUST have a healthcare professional's order and a pharmacy label to administer. 4. All over-the-counter medications MUST have a healthcare professional and pharmacy label to administer medication. 2. What are the 8 components of the medication administration cycle? 1. Observe for change. 2. Report change/ observation. 3. Assist with HCP visits. 4. Obtain medication. 5. Store medication correctly. 6. Administer medication. 7. Ensure medication is taken. 8. Record and document. 3. What are the reasons that medications are used in relation to diseases and illness? 1. Cure 2. Prevent 3. Relieve/ reduce symptoms 4. Manage 4. What type of things can we do to ensure personal rights, privacy, and dignity? Address individual(s) by name, do not hang signs on wall, do not have individuals line-up to receive medications (one-person at-a-time), Involve individuals/ guardian in decision making process regarding treatment plans. True or False? The individual has the right to refuse treatment and/or services True True or False? Self-administration medications may be used as a substitute for programming True 10. Who consults with/ assists with the visit to the health care professional? CMT (Certified Metication Technician) 11. Who obtains the medication from the pharmacy? CMT (Certified Medication Technician) 12. Who is responsible for storing the medication correctly? CMT (Certified Medication Technician) 13. Who administers medications and performs treatments? CMT (Certified Medication Technician) 14. Who completes the documentation on medication administration forms? CMT (Certified Medication Technician) Desired effect of medication Medication does what it's supposed to do. Unwanted/ adverse side effect of medication Something unexpected happened. No apparent effect of medication Medication does not appear to be working. 4. What are important things to remember about drug interactions? 1. The greater the number of drug taken, the greater the possibility of drug interactions. 2. Know your individual's baseline. Who is responsible for observing and reporting possible effects of medication? CMT (Certified Medical Technician) 6. Define objective symptom Something you can see or measure. 7. Define subjective symptom Something you cannot see or measure. Chemical/ generic Is the actual chemical name of the medication. Brand name Given by the manufacturer. Name 3 important things to remember about the pharmacy • All medications should come from the same pharmacy. • A pharmacist is a valuable member of the team. • A pharmacist is an excellent resource for information about drug interactions, and side effects. List factors which influence a person's response to medication Age Weight Gender Health status Physical condition The most common routes of medication administration are Oral Topical What are some forms of medication? Tablets, drops, caplets, liquids, ointments, patches, suppositories. What is a suspension medication? Liquid The inability of the body to eliminate medication can lead to Toxicity Medication allergy Unwanted response Tolerance Medication no longer works Addiction Dependence on medication Desired effect Medication is working Unwanted effect Something unexpeced happened No apparent effect Medication not working How do you have to store Schedule II narcotic medications/ controlled substances? Double locked (Locked box within a locked cabinet) List three ways medications are packaged 1. Bottles 2. Tubes 3. Droplets What is the preferred method of packaging medications? Blister pack. What must match in the three (3) way check? HCP order Pharmacy label MAR What is the name of the form required to record the administration of medications? Medication administration records (MAR) True or false? You can remove the medications from the blister pack and place them in a day-of-the week container. False. True or False? It is ok to hang the keys for the lock to the medication cabinet on a hook on the wall next to the cabinet. False List the 6 rights of medication administration: 1. Right person 2. Right time 3. Right medication 4. Right route 5. Right dose 6. Right charting True or false? All PRN medications must have the RN's approval prior to administration. True True or False? When an individual needs to take medications away from their home, you should put the medications in an envelope and send them with the individual. False True or False? A chemical support medication can be given without the approval of the standing committee. True or false? The nurse must be contacted for permission prior to administering a chemical support medication. How often do psychiatric/ behavior modifying medications have to be reordered by the physician? Every 90 days.