CMT STATE EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST
UPDATED
Role of the Pharmacist - ANSWER drug delivery and administration system.
Role of Pharmacist Consultant - ANSWER Develop policy regarding drug use,
drug regimen, and in-service instruction.
Role of CMT - ANSWER provide basic care needs, document information.
take vital signs, prepare medication, transcribe orders, count controlled
substances, and provides instructions to residents regarding medications.
Role of Physician - ANSWER Diagnosis of disease,
Writing of drugs,
conducts annual physical.
Chain of Command - ANSWER Administration--- Provider--- Pharmacist
DON
Charge Nurse
Medication tech Nursing Assistant
Self administration of medication - ANSWER shall mean the act of actually
taking or apply medication to oneself.
Self control of medication - ANSWER resident is responsible for the storage
and administration of medication for oneself.
BID - ANSWER two times a day
TID - ANSWER Three times a day
, QID - ANSWER 4 times a day
1 Ounce - ANSWER 30 ML
1 tsp - ANSWER 5 mL
1 Tbsp - ANSWER 15 mL
General principles of Transcription - ANSWER All transcriptions must be
error-free,
black or blue ink,
only approved abbreviations,
little distractions,
entirely transcribed at one time,
recopy only from the original,
check all orders with a licensed nurse
if there is an error cross it out and write mistaken entry, your name, and date
above it.
Information on prescription label - ANSWER Date filled
prescription number
Residents full name
prescriber's instructions for use
prescribing physician's name
name and address of pharmacy
precise name and dosage of drug
name of manufacturer
lot number, expiration date
Information located on MAR - ANSWER Resident's name
allergies
date medication given
time medication given
name of medication
strength of medication
UPDATED
Role of the Pharmacist - ANSWER drug delivery and administration system.
Role of Pharmacist Consultant - ANSWER Develop policy regarding drug use,
drug regimen, and in-service instruction.
Role of CMT - ANSWER provide basic care needs, document information.
take vital signs, prepare medication, transcribe orders, count controlled
substances, and provides instructions to residents regarding medications.
Role of Physician - ANSWER Diagnosis of disease,
Writing of drugs,
conducts annual physical.
Chain of Command - ANSWER Administration--- Provider--- Pharmacist
DON
Charge Nurse
Medication tech Nursing Assistant
Self administration of medication - ANSWER shall mean the act of actually
taking or apply medication to oneself.
Self control of medication - ANSWER resident is responsible for the storage
and administration of medication for oneself.
BID - ANSWER two times a day
TID - ANSWER Three times a day
, QID - ANSWER 4 times a day
1 Ounce - ANSWER 30 ML
1 tsp - ANSWER 5 mL
1 Tbsp - ANSWER 15 mL
General principles of Transcription - ANSWER All transcriptions must be
error-free,
black or blue ink,
only approved abbreviations,
little distractions,
entirely transcribed at one time,
recopy only from the original,
check all orders with a licensed nurse
if there is an error cross it out and write mistaken entry, your name, and date
above it.
Information on prescription label - ANSWER Date filled
prescription number
Residents full name
prescriber's instructions for use
prescribing physician's name
name and address of pharmacy
precise name and dosage of drug
name of manufacturer
lot number, expiration date
Information located on MAR - ANSWER Resident's name
allergies
date medication given
time medication given
name of medication
strength of medication
