UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Oral meds are also listed as - CORRECT ANSWER PO, by mouth
How long until oral meds work - CORRECT ANSWER 30-45 mins
Topical - CORRECT ANSWER applied to the surface of the skin
What should always be done before passing any meds? - CORRECT ANSWER wash
your hands!
When applying topical meds you should always.... - CORRECT ANSWER wear gloves
OTC - CORRECT ANSWER over the counter
Dodd curriculum states that otc meds must- - CORRECT ANSWER have prescription
on medication in order to be given
The only OTC med that can be given without dr perscription - CORRECT
ANSWER topical for musculoskeletal comfort for pre existing condition
Dodd med pass 1 cert you CANNOT - CORRECT ANSWER adjust frequency, dose,
or perform activity not outlined in curriculum
Nurse delegation - CORRECT ANSWER authority to perform a task as directed by a
nurse
, Health care professionals - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. Nurse Pharmacist
Ist - CORRECT ANSWER individual specific training
How to identify a client - CORRECT ANSWER picture in MAR or by another staff
In order for a client to self-administer they must- - CORRECT ANSWER identify what
med looks like, why they take it, when they take it
NEVER pass meds- - CORRECT ANSWER another person has prepared
PRN - CORRECT ANSWER as needed
Six Rights of Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
What should you know about a client before passing meds - CORRECT
ANSWER allergies
What is listed on the MAR - CORRECT ANSWER individual, name and strength of
med, dose, time, route, month and year, allergies, special instructions
How many times to check med before administering - CORRECT ANSWER 3 times