STRTP Medication Management and Psychiatric Services 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a key responsibility of STRTP direct care staff regarding medication side effects?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring residents for side effects and promptly reporting concerns to clinical or medical staff

Answer

Direct care staff must observe residents for potential medication side effects and report any concerns to clinical or medical staff promptly, as early identification can prevent serious harm.

Question 2

What action should STRTP staff take if a resident refuses to take a prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, notify clinical staff, and attempt to understand and address the resident's concerns

Answer

Medication refusal must be documented, clinical staff notified, and efforts made to understand the resident's concerns, as residents retain the right to refuse treatment absent specific legal override.

Question 3

In an STRTP, polypharmacy concerns are addressed by ensuring that:

Accepted Answer

The prescribing psychiatrist regularly reviews the necessity and interactions of each medication in the regimen

Answer

Regular psychiatric review of the full medication regimen is essential to identify unnecessary medications, duplications, or harmful drug interactions that constitute polypharmacy risks.

Question 4

What must an STRTP do with medications when a resident is discharged?

Accepted Answer

Return unused medications to the resident or their authorized representative and document the transfer

Answer

Upon discharge, STRTPs must return unused medications to the resident or authorized representative and document this transfer to maintain continuity of care and medication accountability.

Question 5

Which personnel in an STRTP is legally authorized to administer prescription medications in California?

Accepted Answer

Licensed nurses, physicians, or staff with documented training per a physician's delegation order

Answer

In California, prescription medications must be administered by licensed health professionals or by trained, qualified staff operating under a valid physician delegation order per applicable regulations.

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP Medication Management and Psychiatric Services 2