CSA Medication Management Oversight 2

Question 1

Under federal regulations, controlled substances in a long-term care facility must be stored in a:

Accepted Answer

Double-locked storage area with restricted key access

Answer

Federal regulations require controlled substances to be stored in a double-locked storage area with access restricted to authorized personnel.

Question 2

When a medication order is received verbally by phone, the nurse must:

Accepted Answer

Read back the order to the prescriber for confirmation before documenting

Answer

Safe medication practice requires a read-back verification of all verbal/telephone orders to the prescribing provider before the order is carried out.

Question 3

A facility administrator discovers that a resident's medication label does not match the prescriber's current order. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Hold the medication and contact the pharmacy to clarify

Answer

When a label discrepancy is identified, the medication should be held and the pharmacy contacted immediately to resolve the error before administration.

Question 4

Which of the following is a requirement for medication storage temperature monitoring in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerator temperatures must be checked and documented daily

Answer

Medications requiring refrigeration must have temperatures checked and recorded daily to ensure medications remain within the required range (36–46°F).

Question 5

A facility's medication pass observation program is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Identify medication administration errors and training needs

Answer

Medication pass observations are a quality assurance tool used to identify errors, unsafe practices, and staff education needs.

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CSA Medication Management Oversight 2