MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
, (T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift
by the person who made or discovered the error - ANSWER TRUE
(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.
100% CORRECT!
, (T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift
by the person who made or discovered the error - ANSWER TRUE
(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.
