CMT Study Guide
List the 4 reasons that medications are used - correct answer-1. to cure
2. to prevent
3. to manage
4. to relieve/reduce
List the 4 basic rules - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-something
measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure
Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - correct answer-Something the
pt reports to us; abdominal pain
List 3 examples of physical changes - correct answer-1. Weight Loss
2. Loss of appetite
3. fever
, List 3 examples of behavioral examples - correct answer-1. agitation
2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity
How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct
answer-90 days
How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct answer-90
days
List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - correct answer-1. physical and
behavioral changes
2. emergency
3. non-emergency
List 4 conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions - correct
answer-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 -
correct answer-1. fever greater than 101 degrees
2. 2 episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hr period
3. new onset of rash
List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions -
correct answer-1. increase in behaviors
2. changes in sleep habits
3. scratching
List 6 pieces of information that must be provided to the Dr. at the time of the
appointment - correct answer-1. Insurance Card
2. Photo ID
3. Labs that the Dr. ordered
4. List of all the meds
5. Allergies
6. Diet
List 6 questions to ask the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed - correct
answer-1. What are the side effects
2. What is it for
3. How long before it works
4. Are there any special instructions
List the 4 reasons that medications are used - correct answer-1. to cure
2. to prevent
3. to manage
4. to relieve/reduce
List the 4 basic rules - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-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 - correct answer-something
measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure
Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - correct answer-Something the
pt reports to us; abdominal pain
List 3 examples of physical changes - correct answer-1. Weight Loss
2. Loss of appetite
3. fever
, List 3 examples of behavioral examples - correct answer-1. agitation
2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity
How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct
answer-90 days
How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct answer-90
days
List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - correct answer-1. physical and
behavioral changes
2. emergency
3. non-emergency
List 4 conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions - correct
answer-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 -
correct answer-1. fever greater than 101 degrees
2. 2 episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hr period
3. new onset of rash
List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions -
correct answer-1. increase in behaviors
2. changes in sleep habits
3. scratching
List 6 pieces of information that must be provided to the Dr. at the time of the
appointment - correct answer-1. Insurance Card
2. Photo ID
3. Labs that the Dr. ordered
4. List of all the meds
5. Allergies
6. Diet
List 6 questions to ask the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed - correct
answer-1. What are the side effects
2. What is it for
3. How long before it works
4. Are there any special instructions
