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1. A resident may store and consume his own medications if Ans>> there is written physician approval
2. Which statement is not true about allergies Ans>> allergic reactions are never life threatening
3. Which of the following is not likely to cause a medication error Ans>> checking the medication label with MAR
4. Orthostatic hypotension, confusion, drowsiness, and nausea are all exam- ples of Ans>> adverse drug reactions

5. Which statement best describes your responsibility as a Med Aide Ans>> Med Aides are responsible for ensuring medications and supplies are available, assisting with medications in a safe manner, and monitoring the resident for a change in status
6. PRN medications may Ans>> be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations
7. a routine medication is given Ans>> on a regularly scheduled basis
8. Injections may Ans>> be used under guidelines specified by state regulations
9. A resident may refuse medication

Ans>> anytime

10. What must be included when documenting the use of a PRN medication?- : the time the medication was given, the dose of the medication given, and the resident's response to the medication (all of the above)
11. If a resident refuses his medication, what should you write on the MAR Ans>> - circle your initials, then explain the refusal, including your action taken, on the back of the MAR
12. Your resident, Mr. Smith, has diabetes and requires insulin injections sev- eral times a day. Who may administer Mr. Smith's insulin Ans>> Med Passers/Nurses Only
13. Your resident, Mrs. Jones, is taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg. This is an important medication for the treatment of her blood pressure. You ran out of this medication because the family did not drop off the prescription yesterday.

You do not have any to give this morning. You should Ans>> notify the resident's physician

14. You received a stat order at 2:00 PM for Avelox, an antibiotic. You should:- : fax the order immediately to the pharmacy, notify the next shift that there is an expected med delivery, and call the pharmacy to be sure that the order was received (all of the above)
15. DOXYCYCLINE is the generic name for VIBRA-TABS. How would you ex- pect these names to be written on the medication label Ans>> "doxycycline generic for Vibra-Tabs"

16. Mr. Fritz' new order reads: "Atenolol 25 mg by mouth every morning." You have on hand his original Atenolol which is 12.5 mg. How many tablets will you give to match his new order Ans>> 2 tablets
17. The physician has ordered "Ibuprofen 200 mg, give 2050 mg every night at bedtime." The tablets you have on hand are coated. What is your best action with this order Ans>> call the doctor to verify this dose; this is an unusual dose
18. When preparing a resident's medication, how many times should you check the label Ans>> 3 times
19. If a resident refuses his medication, it is best to Ans>> try to determine the reason the resident does not want to take the medication
20. If you make a medication error Ans>> DO NOT PANIC, immediately report the error to your supervisor, make sure the physician is contacted and orders are followed (all of the above)
21. You have two residents who both take Coumadin 2 mg. One resident has

run out of the medication. Is it permissible to borrow a Coumadin from the other resident, if you return it once the refill comes in Ans>> no

22. an expired medication may be given Ans>> never
23. When giving a sublingual medication it is important to Ans>> ask the resident to place it under his tongue
24. When giving eye drops Ans>> hold the dropper above the conjunctival sac
25. A PRN medication is given to the resident Ans>> as needed, according to the physician orders
26. The six rights are Ans>> THE RIGHT: resident, drug, dose, time, route, and docu- mentation
27. The sequence for assisting with inhalers is as follows. The resident Ans>> - breathes OUT, presses inhaler as he is breathing IN, holds, and breathes OUT
28. It is permissible to leave a medication cup with a resident Ans>> never

29. When pouring medication Ans>> only pour one resident's medication at a time, check the six rights three times, verify the label with the MAR three times (all of the above)
30. BID is a common abbreviation for Ans>> twice a day
31. Before assisting a resident with a medication, you must Ans>> have a physician's order
32. It is important to wear gloves when assisting with topical medications Ans>> - because you could absorb the medication you are handling if it touches your skin
33. The physician has prescribed a suppository for Mrs. Smith. Who may administer the suppository Ans>> Med Passers/Nurses Only

34. When a medication is discontinued it must be destroyed or returned to the pharmacy, depending on your facility protocol. What statement best describes destruction Ans>> two staff members must witness and document the destruction
35. When assisting with medications, the main reason you do not leave a medication unattended is because Ans>> the resident may not take the medication, or someone else might take it
36. Which of the following may be an example of an adverse drug reaction Ans>> - fatigue, confusion, and dizziness (all of the above)
37. OTC is the abbreviation for Ans>> over the counter
38. The abbreviation for teaspoon is Ans>> tsp
39. An order is written for metoclopramide 10 mg three times a day. The solution of metoclopramide on hand is 5 mg/5 ml. How many millimeters per does should the resident receive Ans>> 10 ml

40. You have received an order for a liquid medication, but you are not sure how much to give to equal the number of mg ordered. Your supervisor is not in the building. What should you do Ans>> call the pharmacy and ask for assistance from a pharmacist
41. The physician has ordered a liquid medication for your resident. When measuring the medication it is best to use Ans>> a plastic medication cup with grad- uated measurements
42. When assisting a resident to apply a transdermal patch, you should Ans>> re- move the old patch first
43. "Ambien 5 mg po PRN" is a complete PRN medication order: false
44. When working as a med aide, you must Ans>> follow your state regulations, follow your facility systems for documentation, follow instructions for your supervisor (all of the above)
45. Unless otherwise indicated by the physician, medications typically may be given Ans>> between one hour before to one hour after the scheduled time
46. Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for pouring Ans>> -

10 / 3 must never be done

47. It is best to use a when writing on the MAR: black pen
48. The medication label and the MAR are compared Ans>> when removing the med- ication from the storage area, when pouring the medication, when returning the medication to the storage area (all of the above)
49. When a resident is going to be gone for a week with her family, it is best to Ans>> give all of the prescribed medications in the original container from the pharmacy to the family along with any special instructions
50. If you have an uneasy feeling about the meds you are about to give a resident, it is best to Ans>> consult with your supervisor