CT DDS MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SOLVED 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.
You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain of command when
you notice the following from the youth (6) Answer - Drooling/difficulty swallowing,
, muscle stiffness especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever,
Changes in how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
Dispensing Answer - The act of placing a medication into a container, labeling the
container and giving the container for someone else to administer
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different than those for
controlled medications Answer - TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: Answer - Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) Answer - Contact the chain of command and
follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of
the incident to DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be
available to administer the meds Answer - TRUE
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3) Answer - The temp
of the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees. A locked, immobile box may be
installed in the regular refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may
have the key to the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and accessible to
DCF med admin or licensed staff
(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the
trade name drug Answer - TRUE
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of
when to administer the medication Answer - FALSE
When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the
generic version you must: (1) Answer - Hold the medication and contact the chain of
command for directions
Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) Answer
- Medication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
Translate these abbreviations Answer - QD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
AC: Before a meal
PC: After a meal
PO: By mouth
NPO Not my mouth
AND ANSWERS SOLVED 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.
You must hold the medication and immediately contact the chain of command when
you notice the following from the youth (6) Answer - Drooling/difficulty swallowing,
, muscle stiffness especially in the mouth or neck area, Tics and twitches, Fever,
Changes in how the youth walks or move, confusion or increased sedation.
Dispensing Answer - The act of placing a medication into a container, labeling the
container and giving the container for someone else to administer
(T/F) Guidelines for destroying non-controlled meds are different than those for
controlled medications Answer - TRUE
To reduce fever you will use: Answer - Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the
controlled med count you must: (2) Answer - Contact the chain of command and
follow your agencies' policies and procedures. 2. Document and forward the report of
the incident to DCF
(T/F) DCF med cert staff are not trained or certified to administer rectal or genital
medications. If prescribed the youth must be able to self administer or a LP must be
available to administer the meds Answer - TRUE
Describe the correct storage practices for refrigerated meds: (3) Answer - The temp
of the refrigerator must be kept at 36-46 degrees. A locked, immobile box may be
installed in the regular refrigerator. Only DCF med admin and licensed staff may
have the key to the med box. 3. The refrigerator must be locked and accessible to
DCF med admin or licensed staff
(T/F) The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the
trade name drug Answer - TRUE
(T/F) PRN orders can be vague and there is no need for a detailed description of
when to administer the medication Answer - FALSE
When a trade name medication is prescribed but the pharmacy dispensed the
generic version you must: (1) Answer - Hold the medication and contact the chain of
command for directions
Identify what you must know about a medication before you administer it (6) Answer
- Medication's name, use/action, controlled or noncontrolled, usual dosage, side
effects, precautions/special considerations
Translate these abbreviations Answer - QD: Everyday
BID: 2x a day
TID: 3x a day
QID: 4x a day
HS: At Bedtime
PRN: As needed
AC: Before a meal
PC: After a meal
PO: By mouth
NPO Not my mouth
