ALF - Assisted Living Facility Administrator Medication Management Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

A staff member assisting with medications realizes they administered a resident's morning blood pressure pill to the wrong resident.
What is the MOST critical immediate action for the administrator to ensure is taken?

Accepted Answer

Assess both affected residents for any adverse reactions and check their vital signs.

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Complete an incident report for the facility's records.

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Administer the correct medication to the resident who missed their dose.

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Contact the pharmacy to report the medication error.

Question 2

According to typical state regulations and best practices for assisted living facilities, how must centrally stored Schedule II controlled substances be secured?

Accepted Answer

Separately from other drugs in a double-locked, permanently affixed cabinet or receptacle.

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In a locked container inside the resident's apartment.

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In a locked tackle box at the nurse's station.

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In any locked cabinet as long as the key is kept by the administrator.

Question 3

A licensed nurse receives a new telephone order from a resident's physician for an antibiotic. Which of the following steps is essential for the nurse to take to ensure the order is processed correctly?

Accepted Answer

Write down the order, then read it back to the physician for verification before acting on it.

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Tell the medication aide to write down the order.

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Immediately administer the first dose based on the conversation.

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Wait for the pharmacy to call and confirm the prescription.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 'Six Rights' of Medication Administration?

Accepted Answer

Right Price

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Right Patient

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Right Dose

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Right Time

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

To provide a legal, real-time record of all medications administered to a resident.

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To serve as the physician's original prescription for all medications.

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To track the inventory and cost of medications stored at the facility.

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To list a resident's known drug allergies for the kitchen staff.

Question 6

A resident passes away, leaving behind several unused, prescribed controlled substances that were centrally stored. According to DEA regulations and best practices, what is the proper procedure for disposing of these medications?

Accepted Answer

Arrange for on-site destruction by two authorized staff members or use an authorized collection receptacle/vendor, with all actions meticulously documented.

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Return the medications to the resident's family upon request.

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Flush the medications down the toilet to ensure they cannot be diverted.

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Place the medications in the facility's regular trash or sharps container.