STRTP Medication Management and Psychiatric Services

Question 1

In a California STRTP, who must provide informed consent before a youth can receive psychotropic medication?

Accepted Answer

The youth's authorized representative or the youth if they have legal capacity

Answer

The STRTP program director

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The attending psychiatrist alone

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The county mental health director

Question 2

When a court authorization is required for psychotropic medication in an STRTP, which Welfare and Institutions Code section governs this process?

Accepted Answer

WIC 739.5

Answer

WIC 4094

Answer

WIC 5585

Answer

WIC 16501

Question 3

How must medications be stored in an STRTP to comply with licensing regulations?

Accepted Answer

In a locked, secure location with controlled access by authorized staff

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In a communal bathroom cabinet accessible to residents for self-administration

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In the resident's personal bedroom for privacy

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In a refrigerator shared with food items

Question 4

What is a PRN medication order in the context of an STRTP psychiatric service?

Accepted Answer

A medication administered only when a specific symptom or condition arises

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A medication given on a fixed daily schedule regardless of symptoms

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A medication that requires court authorization every time it is given

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A long-acting injectable medication given monthly

Question 5

Which document must an STRTP maintain to record every instance of medication administration to a resident?

Accepted Answer

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

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Treatment summary report

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Progress note only

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Discharge summary

Question 6

If a staff member discovers a medication error in an STRTP, what is the immediate required action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the prescribing physician and document the error per facility protocol

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Wait to see if the resident shows adverse effects before reporting

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Administer an extra dose to compensate if a dose was missed

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Discharge the resident to a higher level of care immediately

Question 7

Under California STRTP standards, how frequently must a psychiatrist or physician review a resident's psychotropic medication regimen?

Accepted Answer

At least every 30 days

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Only at admission and discharge

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Once every six months

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Annually during the licensing review