Administering Controlled Substances Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the controlled substance count at shift change?
Answer: To verify the physical count matches documentation and detect diversion
The count verifies that physical inventory matches documentation, helping detect missing medications that could indicate diversion.
A resident has a PRN Schedule II pain medication. They request it 2 hours after the last dose, but the order says every 4 hours. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Explain the timing requirement and notify the supervising nurse
Follow the prescribed interval. Explain to the resident and notify the nurse about uncontrolled pain.
Which of the following is an example of controlled substance diversion?
Answer: A staff member taking a resident's pain medication for personal use
Diversion is the unauthorized redirection of prescription medications from their intended recipient.
When wasting an unused portion of a controlled substance, what is required?
Answer: A witness must observe and co-sign the documentation
All controlled substance wasting must be witnessed and co-signed by another authorized staff member.
What information must be recorded each time a controlled substance is administered?
Answer: Date, time, resident name, medication, dose, and administering staff signature
Complete documentation includes date, time, resident ID, medication, dose, route, running balance, and full signature.
Under which DEA schedule are medications with the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule I
Schedule I substances have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use, such as heroin and LSD.