RCFE Medication Management Procedures 2

Question 1

Under California Title 22, who is responsible for ensuring that medications are stored safely in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

The licensed administrator

Answer

The attending physician

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The pharmacy provider

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The resident's family

Question 2

When a resident in an RCFE is prescribed a new controlled substance, what documentation is required before administering the first dose?

Accepted Answer

A written physician's order signed by the prescribing provider

Answer

A verbal order from the physician is sufficient

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Approval from the CDSS licensing officer

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Consent from the resident's responsible party only

Question 3

An RCFE resident refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the correct staff response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the physician and responsible party

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Crush the medication and mix it with food without telling the resident

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Force the medication using physical restraint if necessary

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Discharge the resident for non-compliance

Question 4

How often must an RCFE review and reconcile a resident's medication list with current physician orders?

Accepted Answer

At least every six months or when medications change

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Only upon admission

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Once per year during the annual assessment

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Only when requested by the resident or family

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a medication error that must be reported in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

A resident receives another resident's prescription medication

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A resident requests a glass of water with their medication

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A medication is administered 15 minutes early due to meal timing

Answer

Staff reminds a resident it is time for their medication

Question 6

Under Title 22, what is the minimum requirement for staff who assist residents with self-administration of medications in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

They must have completed a state-approved medication training course

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They must be licensed nurses

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No training is required if the resident does it themselves

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They must be certified nursing assistants