CMT MO STATE TEST 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
Limited Order/Short term - correct answer - Physician determines
the number of does/days the meds are administered.
STAT Orders - correct answer - Meds to be administered
immediately and one time only
Written Order - correct answer - Directly on order sheet;
prescription
Verbal Order - correct answer - By phone or directly and to be
reviewed by nurse or pharmacist before first dose.
It is _______________ for a CMT to write on a med label. -
correct answer - Unacceptable
Rules of transcription - correct answer - Must be error free
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Blue or black ink
Only accepted abbreviations
All at one time
Review with nurse or physician if unclear
If error is made: cross it out, put mistaken entry, name, and date
What is included in the MAR? - correct answer - Res. name (First,
MI, Last)
Allergies
Date med administered
Time med administered
Name of drug
Strength of drug
Dosage
Route of administration
Signature (First and Last, Position behind initials)
Traditional Dose - correct answer - Doses dispensed in a bottle
Modified Unit Dose - correct answer - Doses dispensed on a
bubble/blister card
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Unit Dose - correct answer - Doses individually wrapped
Time Pass System - correct answer - Doses organized by time of
administration
Sectional Pass System - correct answer - Doses are organized by
resident name
What is the med fridge temp? - correct answer - 36-46 degrees F
Schedule 1 controlled substances - correct answer - No medical
use and highly addictive
Schedule 2 controlled substance - correct answer - High abuse
potential, therapeutic but causes dependence, double lock with 2
different keys
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How often to clean med cart? - correct answer - Daily with soap
and water
How often to clean med storage? - correct answer - Weekly with
soap and water
Medication Cycle - correct answer - Absorption, Distribution,
Metabolism, Elimination/excretion
Musculoskeletal system structures - correct answer - Muscles,
bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage
Musculoskeletal functions - correct answer - Movement and
support
Nervous system structures - correct answer - brain, spinal cord,
nerves