CMT Exam Study Guide

CMT Exam Study Guide List the 4 reasons that medications are used - 1. to cure 2. to prevent 3. to manage 4. to relieve/reduce List the 4 basic rules - 1. Attend an MTTP class and be certified by the Maryland Nursing Board 2. Only a DN can delegate to CMT's 3. All prescription meds must have a Dr. order and a label 4. All Over the Counter Meds must have a Dr. Order and a Label List 8 components of the Medication Cycle - 1. Observe the person 2. Report Observations 3. assist in Dr. visits 4. Obtain Meds from pharmacy 5. Store meds safely 6. Administer meds correctly 7. Ensure meds are taken 8. Document correctly List 4 guidelines for ensuring an individuals rights - 1. Address the individual by name 2. Offer privacy during medication administration 3. Keep meds in a secure non public area 4. Do not hang medication records on wall List 3 effects of medication and give an example - 1. Desired- cough medicine relieves cough 2. Unwanted - cough medicine relieves cough but gives the pt diarrhea 3. No apparent- give cough medicine no effect Define an "objective sign" and give an example - something measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - Something the pt reports to us; abdominal pain List 3 examples of physical changes - 1. Weight Loss 2. Loss of appetite 3. fever List 3 examples of behavioral examples - 1. agitation 2. change in sleep pattern 3. changes in activity How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - 90 days How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - 90 days List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - 1. physical and behavioral changes 2. emergency 3. non-emergency List 4 conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions - 1. uncontrollable bleeding 2. seizures that last longer than 5 minutes 3. seizures in water 4. one seizure after another List 3 physical conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions - 1. fever greater than 101 degrees 2. 2 episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hr period 3. new onset of rash