QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Taste, smell, color, consistency of a medication and/or parental approval can
affect a youth's compliance with taking medication..
Answer: True
◍ Before medication administration.
Answer: Count controlled meds
◍ Before medication administration.
Answer: Read communication log if applicable for any medication related
issues that may affect med administration (appointments, lab work, etc)
◍ DCF medication administration certified staff must consult directly with the
licensed practitioner before administration of any psychotropic PRN.
Answer: True
◍ Before medication administration.
Answer: Review any new medication orders
◍ BID.
Answer: twice a day
◍ Before medication administration.
Answer: Ensure familiarity with new medications
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Wash hands
◍ TID.
Answer: three times a day
,◍ AC.
Answer: before a meal
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Approach task calmly and with no distractions
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Assemble appropriate equipment necessary for administration
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Unlock secured medication storage area
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Ensure 5 rights are followed when pouring meds
◍ PC.
Answer: after a meal
◍ NPO.
Answer: nothing by mouth
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Ensure medication is locked and secured
◍ NKDA.
Answer: no known drug allergies
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Identify correct person taking med
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Administer medication
◍ During medication administration.
Answer: Check if individual swallowed
◍ After medication administration.
Answer: Ensure all documentation is completed accurately
◍ After medication administration.
, Answer: Double check documentation for accuracy and completion
◍ QID.
Answer: four times a day
◍ After medication administration.
Answer: Ensure area is clean
◍ In medication administration, PRN orders are.
Answer: A licensed practitioners orders for "as needed" medications
◍ Identify the components of a licensed practitioners order.
Answer: The five rights, signature, date and special instructions.
◍ LP's order reads: Motrin 600mg, PO PRN Q6h, NTE 3/24h, for menstrual
cramps. Concentration: 200mg/tab. How many tablets will you administer?.
Answer: 3 tabs.
◍ When you are caring for a youth with asthma, you don't need to know what
triggers their asthma..
Answer: False
◍ After medication administration.
Answer: Wash hands
◍ What should you do before med administration.
Answer: Count controlled meds
◍ Responsibilities of DCF med admin certified staff:.
Answer: Contact chain of command whenever you have a question or
concern.Follow instructions from the LP.Adhere to any precautions.Always
perform the five rights and the rule of three before medication
admin.Always follow DCF Med Admin procedure.Know the desired effects
of a medication and report any side effects.
◍ The FDA requires a generic drug to have the same basic components as the
trade drug name..
Answer: True