CT DDS MED CERT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the
person who made or discovered the error
TRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants,
advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners
TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications administered
TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5)
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
TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are
,Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear medication
FALSE
(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
TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of any
psychotropic PRN medications
TRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications
Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4)
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 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)
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
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
TRUE
To reduce fever you will use:
Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the controlled
med count you must: (2)
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
(T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the
person who made or discovered the error
TRUE
(T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants,
advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners
TRUE
(T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medications administered
TRUE
The most common signs of asthma attack are (5)
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
TRUE
Medications used to suppress cough are
,Antitussives
(T/F) Always place a cotton ball, tissue or gauze in the ear after administration of ear medication
FALSE
(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
TRUE
DCF med admin certified staff MUST consult directly with the LP before administration of any
psychotropic PRN medications
TRUE
These meds are used to treat abnormal muscle movements associated with antipsychotic
medications
Anticholinergics
Explain how to administer a transdermal patch: (4)
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 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)
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
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
TRUE
To reduce fever you will use:
Antipyretic
According to the DCF med admin program, if/when you discover a discrepancy in the controlled
med count you must: (2)
