CMT Study Guide with Complete Solutions
Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - ANSWER-Something the pt
reports to us; abdominal pain
Define an "objective sign" and give an example - ANSWER-something measurable or
observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure
Define Controlled Substances - ANSWER-a substance deemed to have a higher risk of
abuse
Define General/Systemic action of medication - ANSWER-It gets absorbed into the
blood stream and works everywhere
Define Local action of medication - ANSWER-It works where it is put
How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - ANSWER-90 days
How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - ANSWER-90 days
How must controlled substances be stored - ANSWER-double locked; a locked box
inside of a locked cabinet
List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions -
ANSWER-1. increase in behaviors
2. changes in sleep habits
3. scratching
List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - ANSWER-1. physical and
behavioral changes
2. emergency
3. non-emergency
List 3 effects of medication and give an example - 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
List 3 examples of behavioral examples - ANSWER-1. agitation
2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity
List 3 examples of physical changes - ANSWER-1. Weight Loss
2. Loss of appetite
3. fever
Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - ANSWER-Something the pt
reports to us; abdominal pain
Define an "objective sign" and give an example - ANSWER-something measurable or
observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure
Define Controlled Substances - ANSWER-a substance deemed to have a higher risk of
abuse
Define General/Systemic action of medication - ANSWER-It gets absorbed into the
blood stream and works everywhere
Define Local action of medication - ANSWER-It works where it is put
How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - ANSWER-90 days
How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - ANSWER-90 days
How must controlled substances be stored - ANSWER-double locked; a locked box
inside of a locked cabinet
List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions -
ANSWER-1. increase in behaviors
2. changes in sleep habits
3. scratching
List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - ANSWER-1. physical and
behavioral changes
2. emergency
3. non-emergency
List 3 effects of medication and give an example - 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
List 3 examples of behavioral examples - ANSWER-1. agitation
2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity
List 3 examples of physical changes - ANSWER-1. Weight Loss
2. Loss of appetite
3. fever
