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CT DDS Med Cert Exam 2026 Actual Complete Real
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(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
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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
(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
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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
To reduce fever you will use: - Answer-Antipyretic
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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
CT DDS Med Cert Exam 2026 Actual Complete Real
Verified Exam Questions with verified Answers
(Correct Answers) Already Graded A+|| Newest
Exam!!!
(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
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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
(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
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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
To reduce fever you will use: - Answer-Antipyretic
, 4|Page
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
