CMT Study Guide: Comprehensive Medication Management for Certified Medication Technicians, Exams of Advanced Education

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List the 4 reasons that medications are used - Correct Answer-1. to cure

2. to prevent
3. to manage
4. to relieve/reduce List the 4 basic rules - Correct Answer-1. Attend an MTTP class and be certified by the Maryland Nursing Board
5. Only a DN can delegate to CMT's
6. All prescription meds must have a Dr. order and a label
7. All Over the Counter Meds must have a Dr. Order and a Label List 8 components of the Medication Cycle - Correct Answer-1. Observe the person
8. Report Observations
9. assist in Dr. visits
10. Obtain Meds from pharmacy
11. Store meds safely
12. Administer meds correctly
13. Ensure meds are taken
14. Document correctly List 4 guidelines for ensuring an individuals rights - Correct Answer-1. Address the individual by name
15. Offer privacy during medication administration
16. Keep meds in a secure non public area
17. Do not hang medication records on wall List 3 effects of medication and give an example - Correct Answer-1. Desired- cough medicine relieves cough
18. Unwanted - cough medicine relieves cough but gives the pt diarrhea
19. No apparent- give cough medicine no effect Define an "objective sign" and give an example - Correct Answer-something measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - Correct Answer-Something the pt reports to us; abdominal pain List 3 examples of physical changes - Correct Answer-1. Weight Loss
20. Loss of appetite
21. fever

List 3 examples of behavioral examples - Correct Answer-1. agitation

2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - Correct Answer- days How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - Correct Answer-90 days List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - Correct Answer-1. physical and behavioral changes
4. emergency
5. non-emergency List 4 conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions - Correct Answer-1. uncontrollable bleeding
6. seizures that last longer than 5 minutes
7. seizures in water
8. one seizure after another List 3 physical conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions - Correct Answer-1. fever greater than 101 degrees
9. 2 episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hr period
10. new onset of rash List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions - Correct Answer-1. increase in behaviors
11. changes in sleep habits
12. scratching List 6 pieces of information that must be provided to the Dr. at the time of the appointment - Correct Answer-1. Insurance Card
13. Photo ID
14. Labs that the Dr. ordered
15. List of all the meds
16. Allergies
17. Diet List 6 questions to ask the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed - Correct Answer-1. What are the side effects
18. What is it for
19. How long before it works
20. Are there any special instructions
21. Are there any drug interactions
22. How is it to be administered

What 2 documents must you receive from the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed

• Correct Answer-1. Prescription

2. Medical appt sheet List 3 factors that affect how an individual responds to medication - Correct Answer-1. age
3. weight
4. health condition True or False: Enteric Coated Tablets may be crushed to ease swallowing - Correct Answer-False Define Local action of medication - Correct Answer-It works where it is put Define General/Systemic action of medication - Correct Answer-It gets absorbed into the blood stream and works everywhere Define Controlled Substances - Correct Answer-a substance deemed to have a higher risk of abuse How must controlled substances be stored - Correct Answer-double locked; a locked box inside of a locked cabinet True or False: Vitamins or Herbal supplements may be given without a Dr. order - Correct Answer-False List 4 possible unwanted effects of medication - Correct Answer-1. Medication Allergy
5. Cumulative Effect
6. Tolerance
7. Addiction True or False: Medications must be dispensed in bubble packagin unless otherwise specified in the clients IP - Correct Answer-False True or False: The MAR is a legal document - Correct Answer-True True or False: It is OK to erase or use whiteout on the MAR to correct errors - Correct Answer-False True or False: The administration of Schedule II/ Controlled substances must be documented only on the MAR - Correct Answer-False True or False: The RN may direct you to alter the pharmacy label - Correct Answer- False

True or False: All medications must be stored in a locked area - Correct Answer-True True or False: Disposal of Schedule II/ Controlled substances may only be done by the House Manager - Correct Answer-False List the "six rights of medication" - Correct Answer-1. Right Person

2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Method/Route
5. Right Time
6. Right Charting List 5 additional safety principles - Correct Answer-1. Hand Washing
7. Full attention
8. Never pre-pour meds
9. Administer meds that have been prepared by me only
10. Chart immediately after I give each dose of medicine True or False: You must wash your hands before you administer medicine to an individual - Correct Answer-True True or False: A guideline for how long to wash your hands is to sing Happy Birthday Twice - Correct Answer-True True or False: Check for drug allergies before administering medications to an individual

• Correct Answer-True True or False: It is OK to mix medicines with applesauce to encourage compliance - Correct Answer-False List 3 reasons NOT to give medications - Correct Answer-1. If meds are expired

2. if meds are contaminated
3. If the individual exhibits behavioral and/or physical changes True or False: Only the Nurse can authorize the administration of a PRN medication - Correct Answer-True True or False: PRN orders may be written for medications to control behaviors - Correct Answer-False True or False: A CMT may take a telephone order from a Dr. - Correct Answer-False True or False: A CMT may fill a Medi-Planner for a clients LOA - Correct Answer-False