ASSISTED LIVING MEDICATION TRAINING EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

A resident may store and consume his own medications if: Correct Answer there is written physician approval Which statement is not true about allergies? Correct Answer allergic reactions are never life threatening Which of the following is not likely to cause a medication error? Correct Answer checking the medication label with MAR Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all examples of: Correct Answer adverse drug reactions Which statement best describes your responsibility as a Med Aide? Correct Answer Med Aides are responsible for ensuring medications and supplies are available, assisting with medications in a safe manner, and monitoring the resident for a change in status PRN medications may: Correct Answer be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations a routine medication is given: Correct Answer on a regularly scheduled basis Injections may: Correct Answer be used under guidelines specified by state regulations A resident may refuse medication: Correct Answer anytime What must be included when documenting the use of a PRN medication? Correct Answer the time the medication was given, the dose of the medication given, and the resident's response to the medication (all of the above) If a resident refuses his medication, what should you write on the MAR? Correct Answer circle your initials, then explain the refusal, including your action taken, on the back of the MAR Your resident, Mr. Smith, has diabetes and requires insulin injections several times a day. Who may administer Mr. Smith's insulin? Correct Answer Med Passers/Nurses Only Your resident, Mrs. Jones, is taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg. This is an important medication for the treatment of her blood pressure. You ran out of this medication because the family did not drop off the prescription yesterday. You do not have any to give this morning. You should: Correct Answer notify the resident's physician