Med Tech Training - Day1 Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers

What are the 4 basic rules for medication administration? - correct answers 1. Unlicensed people can administer medications only after completing the Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP) and receiving certification from the MD Board of Nursing (MBON) 2. Only RN, CM, DN, may delegate medication administrations to a certified medication technician (CMT) 3. All medications must have a PMOF and a pharmacy label 4. All over-the-counter medications must have a PMOF and pharmacy label What are the 8 components of the medication administration/cycle? - correct answers 1. Observe Changes 2. Report Changes 3. Assist with HCP Visits 4. Obtain Medications 5. Store Medications Safely 6. Administer Medications Correctly 7. Ensure Medications are Taken 8. Document Medications Promptly and Correctly What are reasons that medications are used in relation to diseases and illness? - correct answers -To Cure -To Prevent -To Reduce or Relieve Pain -To Manage What type of things can we do to ensure Personal Rights, Privacy, and Dignity? - correct answers -Do not hang signs on the wall -Do not have individuals line up to receive medication -Offer privacy - Address the individual by name True or False: The individual/family/guardian has the right to refuse treatment and/or services? - correct answers True What would you do if an individual refused medication? - correct answers -Ask why they are refusing -Encourage them to take it -Reoffer medication/inform them of its importance -Report to the RN or Supervisor -Document on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) True or False: Behavior modifying medications may be used as a substitute for programming. - correct answers False True or False: Self administration of medications should be taught and encouraged as much as possible. - correct answers True If there is a change in the physical or behavioral condition of an individual, what would you do? - correct answers -Call the RN and the Supervisor Who consults with/assists with the visit to the health car professional? - correct answers CMT Who obtains the medication from the pharmacy? - correct answers CMT Who is responsible for storing the medication correctly? - correct answers CMT Who administers medication and performs treatments? - correct answers CMT Who completes the documentation on medication administration forms? - correct answers CMT What is the Desired Effect of Medication? - correct answers The medication is working. What Unwanted/Adverse Side Effect of Medication? - correct answers Something unexpected happened. What is No Apparent Effect of Medication? - correct answers Medication isn't working. Jim received medication to control his seizures. After taking the medication for one day, Jim developed symptoms of vomiting and a headache. This may be an example of... Desired Effect Unwanted/Side Effect/Adverse Effect No Apparent Effect - correct answers Unwanted/Side Effect/Adverse Effect The physician prescribed medication to relieve Helen's sleeplessness at night. After taking it as directed for three days, Helen appears to be sleeping soundly at night. This might be an example of... Desired Effect Unwanted/Side Effect/Adverse Effect No Apparent Effect - correct answers Desired Effect What are important things to remember about drug interactions? - correct answers -Each medication you add increases the chance of an interaction -Know your individuals behavior Who is responsible for observing and reporting possible effects of medication? - correct answers CMT Define objective symptom? - correct answers Something you can see or measure. Something you cannot see or measure. - correct answers Something you cannot see or measure. Objective or Subjective: Cough - correct answers Objective Objective or Subjective: Dizziness - correct answers Subjective Objective or Subjective: Rash - correct answers Objective Objective or Subjective: Vomiting - correct answers Objective Objective or Subjective: Wight Loss - correct answers Objective Objective or Subjective: Tenderness - correct answers Subjective Objective or Subjective: Nausea - correct answers Subjective Objective or Subjective: Fever - correct answers Objective We are observing for changes in the _____ or _____ condition of an individual. - correct answers Physical or Behavioral