ASSISTED LIVING MEDICATION TRAINING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Unless otherwise indicated by the physician, medications typically may be given: -
answer-between one hour before to one hour after the scheduled time
Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for pouring: - answer-
must never be done
It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - answer-black pen
The medication label and the MAR are compared: - answer-when removing the
medication from the storage area, when pouring the medication, when returning
the medication to the storage area (all of the above)
When a resident is going to be gone for a week with her family, it is best to: -
answer-give all of the prescribed medications in the original container from the
pharmacy to the family along with any special instructions
, If you have an uneasy feeling about the meds you are about to give a resident, it is
best to: - answer-consult with your supervisor
A resident may store and consume his own medications if: - answer-there is
written physician approval
Which statement is not true about allergies? - answer-allergic reactions are never
life threatening
Which of the following is not likely to cause a medication error? - answer-checking
the medication label with MAR
Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all examples of: -
answer-adverse drug reactions
Which statement best describes your responsibility as a Med Aide? - answer-Med
Aides are responsible for ensuring medications and supplies are available,
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Unless otherwise indicated by the physician, medications typically may be given: -
answer-between one hour before to one hour after the scheduled time
Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for pouring: - answer-
must never be done
It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - answer-black pen
The medication label and the MAR are compared: - answer-when removing the
medication from the storage area, when pouring the medication, when returning
the medication to the storage area (all of the above)
When a resident is going to be gone for a week with her family, it is best to: -
answer-give all of the prescribed medications in the original container from the
pharmacy to the family along with any special instructions
, If you have an uneasy feeling about the meds you are about to give a resident, it is
best to: - answer-consult with your supervisor
A resident may store and consume his own medications if: - answer-there is
written physician approval
Which statement is not true about allergies? - answer-allergic reactions are never
life threatening
Which of the following is not likely to cause a medication error? - answer-checking
the medication label with MAR
Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all examples of: -
answer-adverse drug reactions
Which statement best describes your responsibility as a Med Aide? - answer-Med
Aides are responsible for ensuring medications and supplies are available,
