Med Cert Exam questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval can affect a youth's
compliance with taking medication. - correct answer True
DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the licensed practitioner before
administration of any psychotropic PRN - correct answer True
QD - correct answer everyday
BID - correct answer twice a day
TID - correct answer three times a day
HS - correct answer at bedtime
PRN - correct answer as needed
AC - correct answer before a meal
PC - correct answer after a meal
PO - correct answer by mouth
NPO - correct answer nothing by mouth
NKA - correct answer no known allergies
, NKDA - correct answer no known drug allergies
NTE - correct answer not to exceed
QID - correct answer four times a day
In medication administration, PRN orders are - correct answer A licensed practitioners orders for "as
needed" medications
Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order - correct answer The five rights, signature,
date and special instructions.
LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual cramps. Concentration:
200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer? - correct answer 3 tabs.
When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what triggers their asthma. -
correct answer False
Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff: - correct answer Contact chain of command whenever
you have a question or concern.
Follow instructions from the LP.
Adhere to any precautions.
Always perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication admin.
Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.
Know the desired effects of a medication and report any side effects.
The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade drug name. - correct
answer True
These medications kill lice - correct answer Pediculocides
Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval can affect a youth's
compliance with taking medication. - correct answer True
DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the licensed practitioner before
administration of any psychotropic PRN - correct answer True
QD - correct answer everyday
BID - correct answer twice a day
TID - correct answer three times a day
HS - correct answer at bedtime
PRN - correct answer as needed
AC - correct answer before a meal
PC - correct answer after a meal
PO - correct answer by mouth
NPO - correct answer nothing by mouth
NKA - correct answer no known allergies
, NKDA - correct answer no known drug allergies
NTE - correct answer not to exceed
QID - correct answer four times a day
In medication administration, PRN orders are - correct answer A licensed practitioners orders for "as
needed" medications
Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order - correct answer The five rights, signature,
date and special instructions.
LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual cramps. Concentration:
200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer? - correct answer 3 tabs.
When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what triggers their asthma. -
correct answer False
Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff: - correct answer Contact chain of command whenever
you have a question or concern.
Follow instructions from the LP.
Adhere to any precautions.
Always perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication admin.
Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.
Know the desired effects of a medication and report any side effects.
The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the trade drug name. - correct
answer True
These medications kill lice - correct answer Pediculocides
