DSP - Direct Support Professional Medication Administration and Support Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What are the 'Six Rights' of medication administration that DSPs must follow?
Answer: Right person, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
The Six Rights — right person, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation — are the foundational safety checks for every medication administration.
A supported individual refuses to take their prescribed medication. What should a DSP do?
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the supervisor and healthcare provider
DSPs must respect an individual's right to refuse medication, document the refusal accurately, and notify the appropriate healthcare provider and supervisor.
Which of the following is an example of a medication error a DSP must report immediately?
Answer: Giving the wrong medication to a supported individual
Administering the wrong medication to a person is a serious medication error that must be reported immediately to a supervisor and healthcare provider to prevent harm.
What does 'PRN' mean on a medication order?
Answer: Administer the medication as needed based on specific conditions
PRN (from Latin 'pro re nata') means the medication is given as needed when a specified condition or symptom occurs, not on a fixed schedule.
How should unused or expired medications be disposed of in a US residential support setting?
Answer: Return to a licensed pharmacy or follow the agency's disposal policy, which may include DEA-approved take-back programs
Medications should be disposed of according to agency policy, typically through licensed take-back programs or pharmacy disposal, not by giving them to others or improper disposal.
Before administering a medication, what must a DSP verify about the supported individual's identity?
Answer: Verify using at least two identifiers such as name and date of birth or photo ID
Using two identifiers — such as full name and date of birth or photo — ensures the medication is given to the correct person and prevents errors.