CT DDS MED CERT Exam Practice Test (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct.

CT DDS MED CERT Exam Practice Test
(Latest 2025/2026 Update) Questions
with Verified Answers | 100% Correct.

Q
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP
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before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications?
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i,- Answer i,- i,- TRUE


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These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements
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associated with antipsychotic medications? i,- i,- i,-




i,- Answer i,- i,- Anticholinergics


Q
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4)?
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Answer
i,- 1. Remove the old patch before applying the new
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one. 2. It should be applied to clean, intact, dry skin that is not
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,infected, scarred, callused or tattooed. 3, Change application sites
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to avoid skin irritation. 4. Peel backing off the patch, press onto
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the skin and apply pressure to assure that it sticks to the skin.
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Q
You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain
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of command when you notice the following from the youth (6)?
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Answer
i,- Drooling/difficulty swallowing, muscle stiffness
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especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever,
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Changes in how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased
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sedation.


Q
Dispensing?


Answer
i,- The act of placing a medication into a container,
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labeling the container and giving the container for someone else
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to administer
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Q
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different
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than those for controlled medications?
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,i,- Answer i,- i,- TRUE


Q
To reduce fever you will use:?
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i,- Answer i,- i,- Antipyretic


Q
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover
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a discrepancy in the controlled med count you must: (2)?
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Answer
i,- Contact the chain of command and follow your
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agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the
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Q
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer
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rectal or genital medications. If prescribed the youth must be able
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to self administer or a LP must be available to administer the
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meds?

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Q
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3)?
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Answer
i,- The temp of the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46
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degrees. A locked, immobile box may be installed in the regular
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refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may have
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the key to the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and
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accessible to DCF med admin or licensed staff
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Q
(T/F) The FDA reQuires a generic drug to have the same basic
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i,- Answer i,- i,- TRUE


Q
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed
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description of when to administer the medication?
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i,- Answer i,- i,- FALSE