CMT Medication Administration 2

Question 1

A resident refuses their morning medication. What is the correct first action for a CMT?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Resident refusal must be documented and reported to the nurse so the care team can address the situation appropriately.

Question 2

Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream and has the fastest onset?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Intravenous (IV) administration bypasses absorption barriers and delivers medication directly into the bloodstream for the fastest effect.

Question 3

When documenting medication administration in a MAR, which information is NOT typically required?

Accepted Answer

The resident's personal opinion about the medication

Answer

MARs record clinical facts like time, initials, and identifying information — not subjective resident opinions about medications.

Question 4

A CMT is preparing an oral liquid medication. The order reads 10 mg and the concentration is 5 mg/mL. How many mL should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2 mL

Answer

Using the formula: volume = dose ÷ concentration = 10 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 2 mL.

Question 5

Which of the following is the safest way to identify a resident before giving medication?

Accepted Answer

Use two identifiers such as name and date of birth

Answer

Using two independent identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) is the standard safety practice to prevent medication errors.

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test