CMT Medication Administration 3

Question 1

What does the term 'PRN' mean on a medication order?

Accepted Answer

Give as needed

Answer

PRN is a Latin abbreviation for 'pro re nata,' meaning the medication is given only when a specific condition or symptom arises.

Question 2

Which action is MOST important when administering eye drops to a resident?

Accepted Answer

Pull down the lower eyelid to create a conjunctival sac

Answer

Pulling down the lower eyelid creates the conjunctival sac, the correct target for ophthalmic drops to avoid corneal damage.

Question 3

A resident is ordered a nitroglycerin patch. The CMT notes an old patch is still in place. What should the CMT do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the old patch before applying the new one

Answer

Transdermal patches must be removed before a new one is applied to prevent overdose from stacking doses.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?

Accepted Answer

An unintended and harmful response to a medication at a normal dose

Answer

An ADR is an unintended, harmful response occurring at therapeutic doses and must be reported and documented promptly.

Question 5

When a resident has difficulty swallowing tablets, the CMT should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Contact the nurse to clarify whether the medication may be crushed

Answer

Some medications (e.g., extended-release, enteric-coated) must never be crushed; the nurse or pharmacist must approve before altering the dosage form.

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

CMT Medication Administration 3