CMT State Exam Study Guide
Role of the Pharmacist - correct answer-drug delivery and administration
system.
Role of Pharmacist Consultant - correct answer-Establish policy concerning
drug use, drug regimen, and in-service education.
Role of CMT - correct answer-meet basic care needs, record information.
measure vital signs, prepare medication, transcribe orders, count controlled
medications, and gives directions to residents regarding medications.
Role of Physician - correct answer-Diagnosis of illness,
Prescribing medications,
performs annual physical.
Chain of Command - correct answer-Administration--- Provider--- Pharmacist
DON
Charge Nurse
Medication tech Nursing Assistant
Self administration of medication - correct answer-shall mean the act of
actually taking or apply medication to oneself.
Self control of medication - correct answer-resident is responsible for the
storage and administration of medication for oneself.
BID - correct answer-two times a day
TID - correct answer-Three times a day
QID - correct answer-4 times a day
1 Ounce - correct answer-30 ML
1 tsp - correct answer-5 mL
1 Tbsp - correct answer-15 mL
, General principles of Transcription - correct answer-All transcriptions must be
error-free,
black or blue ink,
only approved abbreviations,
little distractions,
completely transcribed all at once,
recopy only from the original,
verify all orders with a licensed nurse
if error is made cross it out and write mistaken entry, your name, and date
above it.
Info on prescription label - correct answer-Date it was filled
prescription number
Residents full name
prescriber's directions for usage
prescribing doctors name
name and address of pharmacy
exact name and dosage of the drug
name of manufacture
lot number, expiration date
Info found on MAR - correct answer-Name of resident
allergies
date medication administered
time medication administered
name of drug
strength of drug
dosage
route
signature of person administer drug
Traditional Dose - correct answer-Dose dispensed in a bottle
Modified unit dose - correct answer-dose dispensed on bubble or blister card
Unit dose - correct answer-dose dispensed individually wrapped
Disposal of medication - correct answer-follow facility policy, must be disposed
by a licensed nurse and a pharmacist or two licensed nurses.
Role of the Pharmacist - correct answer-drug delivery and administration
system.
Role of Pharmacist Consultant - correct answer-Establish policy concerning
drug use, drug regimen, and in-service education.
Role of CMT - correct answer-meet basic care needs, record information.
measure vital signs, prepare medication, transcribe orders, count controlled
medications, and gives directions to residents regarding medications.
Role of Physician - correct answer-Diagnosis of illness,
Prescribing medications,
performs annual physical.
Chain of Command - correct answer-Administration--- Provider--- Pharmacist
DON
Charge Nurse
Medication tech Nursing Assistant
Self administration of medication - correct answer-shall mean the act of
actually taking or apply medication to oneself.
Self control of medication - correct answer-resident is responsible for the
storage and administration of medication for oneself.
BID - correct answer-two times a day
TID - correct answer-Three times a day
QID - correct answer-4 times a day
1 Ounce - correct answer-30 ML
1 tsp - correct answer-5 mL
1 Tbsp - correct answer-15 mL
, General principles of Transcription - correct answer-All transcriptions must be
error-free,
black or blue ink,
only approved abbreviations,
little distractions,
completely transcribed all at once,
recopy only from the original,
verify all orders with a licensed nurse
if error is made cross it out and write mistaken entry, your name, and date
above it.
Info on prescription label - correct answer-Date it was filled
prescription number
Residents full name
prescriber's directions for usage
prescribing doctors name
name and address of pharmacy
exact name and dosage of the drug
name of manufacture
lot number, expiration date
Info found on MAR - correct answer-Name of resident
allergies
date medication administered
time medication administered
name of drug
strength of drug
dosage
route
signature of person administer drug
Traditional Dose - correct answer-Dose dispensed in a bottle
Modified unit dose - correct answer-dose dispensed on bubble or blister card
Unit dose - correct answer-dose dispensed individually wrapped
Disposal of medication - correct answer-follow facility policy, must be disposed
by a licensed nurse and a pharmacist or two licensed nurses.
