Regulations and Standards Flashcards
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According to DEA regulations, which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse with no accepted medical use in the United States?
Answer: Schedule I
Schedule I substances (e.g., heroin, LSD) are classified as having the highest abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use.
What action should a medication technician take when a resident refuses a prescribed medication?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the supervising nurse
A resident's refusal must be respected, documented on the MAR, and reported to the supervising nurse so the care team can respond appropriately.
Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act at the federal level?
Answer: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act and regulates the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances.
A medication technician must perform a two-nurse count when handling which type of medication?
Answer: Controlled substances
Controlled substances require a witnessed count by two authorized personnel to ensure accountability and prevent diversion.
The primary purpose of the FDA's MedWatch program is to:
Answer: Collect and evaluate reports of adverse drug reactions and product problems
MedWatch is the FDA's safety information and adverse event reporting program for healthcare professionals and the public.
Which of the following is an example of a medication technician exceeding their scope of practice?
Answer: Independently adjusting a resident's insulin dose
Adjusting medication doses is outside a medication technician's scope; only a licensed prescriber can modify a medication order.
Under CMS regulations, a nursing facility must conduct a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment primarily to:
Answer: Assess resident care needs and support care planning and reimbursement
The MDS is a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used to identify residents' care needs, inform care planning, and determine Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.