CSA Medication Management Oversight 3

Question 1

An administrator is required to report a medication error that caused serious harm to a resident. Under OBRA regulations, this report must be made to:

Accepted Answer

The state survey agency and, if applicable, the ombudsman program

Answer

Serious adverse events, including harmful medication errors, must be reported to the state survey agency and potentially the long-term care ombudsman per OBRA requirements.

Question 2

Which federal regulation governs the pharmaceutical services requirements in Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B

Answer

42 CFR Part 483 Subpart B establishes the requirements for long-term care facilities, including pharmaceutical services standards.

Question 3

A resident experiences a suspected adverse drug reaction (ADR) following a new medication. The administrator's responsibility includes ensuring that:

Accepted Answer

The event is documented, the prescriber is notified, and an incident report is filed

Answer

Suspected ADRs require thorough documentation, immediate prescriber notification, and completion of an incident report as part of the facility's quality assurance process.

Question 4

The Beers Criteria is a clinical tool used in long-term care to:

Accepted Answer

Identify medications that are potentially inappropriate for older adults

Answer

The Beers Criteria is an evidence-based list of medications that are potentially inappropriate for use in older adults due to increased risk of adverse effects.

Question 5

Under CMS F-Tag F758, unnecessary medications in a nursing facility are defined as medications that are used:

Accepted Answer

Without adequate monitoring, in excessive dose, for excessive duration, or without a clinical indication

Answer

F758 defines unnecessary medications as those used without adequate indication, in excessive dose, for excessive duration, without monitoring, or in the presence of adverse consequences.

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CSA Medication Management Oversight 3