DCW Medication Assistance and Management 2

Question 1

What should a DCW do if they are unsure whether a medication has already been given to a client?

Accepted Answer

Check the medication log and contact the supervisor before giving the dose

Answer

Checking the medication administration record and consulting a supervisor prevents both missed doses and dangerous double-dosing.

Question 2

A client refuses their scheduled medication. Which action should the DCW take first?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the supervisor

Answer

Clients have the right to refuse medications; the DCW must respect that right, record the refusal, and inform the care team.

Question 3

Which storage condition is most important for most oral medications?

Accepted Answer

Stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture

Answer

Most medications degrade when exposed to heat, light, or moisture, so a cool, dry location is the standard storage recommendation.

Question 4

A client's medication log shows they missed three doses this week. What should the DCW do?

Accepted Answer

Report the pattern to the supervisor so the care plan can be reviewed

Answer

A pattern of missed doses signals a potential care plan problem that the supervisor and nurse must evaluate and address.

Question 5

Which piece of information is NOT typically found on a medication label?

Accepted Answer

Client's insurance co-pay amount

Answer

Medication labels include drug name, dosage, instructions, and prescriber information, but not billing or insurance co-pay details.

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