CMT Medication Administration

Question 1

What is the first step in safely administering oral medication?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the right medication is prepared.

Answer

Check the patient's medical history.

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Measure the medication's dosage.

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Give the medication without checking the label.

Question 2

How should medications be stored to maintain effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

In a cool, dry place away from light.

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In the refrigerator regardless of the label instructions.

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In a humid environment.

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Under any conditions.

Question 3

What is the primary concern when administering injectable medications?

Accepted Answer

Using the correct needle size.

Answer

Checking the injection site for allergies.

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Ensuring the medication is at room temperature.

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Confirming the dosage with a second person.

Question 4

What should be done if a patient refuses medication?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify a supervisor.

Answer

Force the medication.

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Ignore the refusal.

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Call for additional medication.

Question 5

What is the best practice for measuring liquid medication?

Accepted Answer

Use a calibrated syringe or medicine cup.

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Use a kitchen spoon.

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Use a cup of any size.

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Estimate the dosage.

Question 6

How should medications be disposed of safely?

Accepted Answer

Follow facility protocol for medication disposal.

Answer

Flush them down the toilet.

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Dispose of them in the trash.

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Give them to another patient.

Question 7

What should be done if a medication error occurs?

Accepted Answer

Correct the error and report it immediately.

Answer

Hide the error.

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Wait until the next shift to report it.

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Ignore it if it’s a minor error.

Question 8

What should you check before administering medication to ensure patient safety?

Accepted Answer

Both the patient's ID and the medication's details.

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Check the patient's name and ID.

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Check the medication's expiration date.

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Only check the patient's allergies.

Question 9

Why is patient education important in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To make sure they take the medication at the correct time.

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To ensure the patient is aware of potential side effects.

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To improve the patient’s understanding of diagnosis.

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To reduce the number of follow-up visits.