MED CERT 1 DODD FINAL REVIEW
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians,
psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses
and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners. Answer: TRUE
⩥ (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for
all medications administered. Answer: TRUE
⩥ The most common signs of asthma attack are (5). 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. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Medications used to suppress cough are. Answer: Antitussives
⩥ (T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after
administration of ear medication. 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. Answer: TRUE
⩥ DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP
before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications. Answer:
TRUE
⩥ These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements
associated with antipsychotic medications. Answer: Anticholinergics
⩥ Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4). 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). 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. Answer: The act of placing a medication into a
container, labeling the container and giving the container for someone
else to administer
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians,
psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses
and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners. Answer: TRUE
⩥ (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for
all medications administered. Answer: TRUE
⩥ The most common signs of asthma attack are (5). 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. Answer: TRUE
⩥ Medications used to suppress cough are. Answer: Antitussives
⩥ (T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after
administration of ear medication. 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. Answer: TRUE
⩥ DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP
before administration of any psychotropic PRN medications. Answer:
TRUE
⩥ These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements
associated with antipsychotic medications. Answer: Anticholinergics
⩥ Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4). 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). 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. Answer: The act of placing a medication into a
container, labeling the container and giving the container for someone
else to administer
