Med Cert Exam UPDATED Study Guide
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the
person who made or discovered the error - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants,
advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners -
CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications
administered - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) - CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty
breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness
(T/F) Every time you remove a controlled medication for administration you must document
that on the controlled medication count sheet - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are - CORRECT ANSWER Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear
medication - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE
(T/F) Staff do not have to be med admin certified to be trained in emergency medications,
therefore, emergency medications must be stored in a secure location that is easily accessible
to all trained staff but away from all youth - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of
any psychotropic PRN medications - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
, These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications - CORRECT ANSWER Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Remove
the old patch before applying the new one. 2. It should be applied to clean, intact, dry skin
that is not infected, scarred, callused or tattooed. 3, Change application sites to avoid skin
irritation. 4. Peel backing off the patch, press onto the skin and apply pressure to assure that it
sticks to the skin.
You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain of command when you
notice the following from the youth (6) - CORRECT ANSWER Drooling/difficulty
swallowing, muscle stiffness especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever,
Changes in how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
Dispensing - CORRECT ANSWER The act of placing a medication into a container,
labeling the container and giving the container for someone else to administer
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different than those for controlled
medications - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: - CORRECT ANSWER Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) - CORRECT ANSWER Contact the chain of
command and follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the
report of the incident to DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be available
to administer the meds - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the
person who made or discovered the error - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants,
advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners -
CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications
administered - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5) - CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty
breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness
(T/F) Every time you remove a controlled medication for administration you must document
that on the controlled medication count sheet - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are - CORRECT ANSWER Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear
medication - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE
(T/F) Staff do not have to be med admin certified to be trained in emergency medications,
therefore, emergency medications must be stored in a secure location that is easily accessible
to all trained staff but away from all youth - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of
any psychotropic PRN medications - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
, These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications - CORRECT ANSWER Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Remove
the old patch before applying the new one. 2. It should be applied to clean, intact, dry skin
that is not infected, scarred, callused or tattooed. 3, Change application sites to avoid skin
irritation. 4. Peel backing off the patch, press onto the skin and apply pressure to assure that it
sticks to the skin.
You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain of command when you
notice the following from the youth (6) - CORRECT ANSWER Drooling/difficulty
swallowing, muscle stiffness especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever,
Changes in how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
Dispensing - CORRECT ANSWER The act of placing a medication into a container,
labeling the container and giving the container for someone else to administer
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different than those for controlled
medications - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: - CORRECT ANSWER Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) - CORRECT ANSWER Contact the chain of
command and follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the
report of the incident to DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be available
to administer the meds - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE
