DRUGS TRAINING UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● describe the role that a physician, consultant pharmacist, and the
licensed nurse each plays in a medication treatment program
Answer: -Physician prescribes the medication
-a consultant pharmacist helps monitor the beneficial effect of
medication vs. side effects
-licensed nurse monitors the physical/emotional well being of patient
and reports changes to physician
●● who is the only person qualified to dispense drugs to an individual or
to a facilisty
Answer: pharmacist
●● who is qualified to prescribe medication
Answer: physician, dentist, or other practiced professionals
●● what are some learning experiences that could be linked to
medication and medical issues? list 3 learning experiences
Answer: 1. increase sense of independence and self worth
2. measure of personal outcomes
,3. best possible health
●● as a staff member you are not to make _____ about medication. you
are to _____ and _____
Answer: judgements
observe and report
●● medication administration is more than simply handing out drugs it
should be looked as a cycle that include which 4 areas
Answer: 1. observation- how person acts before/after
2. prescription - prescribed by physician, then filled by a pharmacist
3. administration - dsp, med a, nurses
4. documentation - how person acts, symptoms, made and filled, when
administered
●● what are 4 broad responsibilities that a staff member in a facility has
in medication administration
Answer: 1. knowing and adhering to laws and agency policies
2. applying normalization principles and teaching independence
3. knowing and observing the effects of each medication on the
individual
4. ensuring safety and sanitation procedures are followed
, ●● why do we have laws and regulations regarding medication and
administration
Answer: laws, agency policies, and procedures seek to protect each of us
in our dealing with others
●● according to this module, what is one of the most important lessons
for every staff member to learn regarding medication
Answer: the boundaries of authority and responsibility for their position.
staff members must never attempt to perform tasks for which they are
not trained
●● can an individual in a group home be give over the counter
medication without a physicians order? why or why not
Answer: No a physicians order is requires because other persons are
involved in the medication administration
●● how does the Food and drug act affect you at work
Answer: -every medication must have a label
-look at additional colored labels that indicate a warning statement
-if an individual takes the medication at more than one location, both
containers must have labels contacting the description of contents,
directions for use, quantity and expiration date
●● what are 2 categories of prescription drugs
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● describe the role that a physician, consultant pharmacist, and the
licensed nurse each plays in a medication treatment program
Answer: -Physician prescribes the medication
-a consultant pharmacist helps monitor the beneficial effect of
medication vs. side effects
-licensed nurse monitors the physical/emotional well being of patient
and reports changes to physician
●● who is the only person qualified to dispense drugs to an individual or
to a facilisty
Answer: pharmacist
●● who is qualified to prescribe medication
Answer: physician, dentist, or other practiced professionals
●● what are some learning experiences that could be linked to
medication and medical issues? list 3 learning experiences
Answer: 1. increase sense of independence and self worth
2. measure of personal outcomes
,3. best possible health
●● as a staff member you are not to make _____ about medication. you
are to _____ and _____
Answer: judgements
observe and report
●● medication administration is more than simply handing out drugs it
should be looked as a cycle that include which 4 areas
Answer: 1. observation- how person acts before/after
2. prescription - prescribed by physician, then filled by a pharmacist
3. administration - dsp, med a, nurses
4. documentation - how person acts, symptoms, made and filled, when
administered
●● what are 4 broad responsibilities that a staff member in a facility has
in medication administration
Answer: 1. knowing and adhering to laws and agency policies
2. applying normalization principles and teaching independence
3. knowing and observing the effects of each medication on the
individual
4. ensuring safety and sanitation procedures are followed
, ●● why do we have laws and regulations regarding medication and
administration
Answer: laws, agency policies, and procedures seek to protect each of us
in our dealing with others
●● according to this module, what is one of the most important lessons
for every staff member to learn regarding medication
Answer: the boundaries of authority and responsibility for their position.
staff members must never attempt to perform tasks for which they are
not trained
●● can an individual in a group home be give over the counter
medication without a physicians order? why or why not
Answer: No a physicians order is requires because other persons are
involved in the medication administration
●● how does the Food and drug act affect you at work
Answer: -every medication must have a label
-look at additional colored labels that indicate a warning statement
-if an individual takes the medication at more than one location, both
containers must have labels contacting the description of contents,
directions for use, quantity and expiration date
●● what are 2 categories of prescription drugs
