MA Training
The five rights listed on the pharmacy label include: A. Route, dose, medication, individual, time B. Time, route, medication, pharmacy, individual C. Medication, strength, individual, time, route D. individual, place, route, medication, time
A. Route, dose, medication, individual, time
A complaint of being hit by another individual is a(n) _________ observation. A. Subjective B. Objective
A. Subjective
Complaint of a headache is a(n) _________ observation. A. Subjective B. Objective
A. Subjective
The information on the medication record comes from: A. The pharmacy label. B. The prescription. C. The health care practitioner's order sheet. D. The medication record.
A. The pharmacy label.
Administering a medication orally instead of topically describes which type of medication error? A. Wrong route B. Wrong individual C. Wrong time D. Wrong dose
A. Wrong route
Would you bring back information from a health care practitioner visit about what to expect when a new medication is prescribed? A. Yes B. No
A. Yes
Would you want the health care practitioner to give you information about what to do if a dose of medication is missed? A. Yes B. No
A. Yes
A pharmacy label would NOT include the number of times the medication can be refilled. Select one: True False
False
At the end of a month, not all of the date and time boxes corresponding to each of the medications and their time of administration will be filled. True False
False
If the individual is more sleepy than usual after a dose of a medication, it is ok to give the next dose of medication. True False
False
If the medication name on the pharmacy label is the brand name of the drug and the medication record has the generic name of the drug, it is ok to administer the medication. True False
False
Morning, noon and night are acceptable times of administration. True False
False
Over-the-counter medications will never cause an interaction with prescription medications. True False
False
Root cause analysis is NOT useful in identifying why a medication error occurred. True False
False
The initials of Kay Leger and Karen Lambert can be easily distinguished by their handwriting. True False
False
When administering medications, there are two checks between the pharmacy label and the medication record. True False
False
You give medication in the work place in the same manner that you take it at home. True False
False
Each medication can only be used for one reason. True False
Falso
Medication not taken while the individual is out of the house visiting their mother is documented as a missed dose. True False
Fasle
Body fluids are assumed to be dirty or have germs. True False
true
Changing gloves between individuals is a practice used to prevent the spread of disease. True False
true
The medication administrator's signature that corresponds with their initials may be on either the medication record or a central signature list. True False
true
The practice of preventing diseases spread by contact with body fluid is called Standard Precautions. True False
true
A stimulant medication making an individual sleepy is a ________. A. Side effect B. Paradoxical effect C. Lack of effect or no effect D. Desired effect
B. Paradoxical effect
A missed dose is the same thing as: A. An omission. B. A late administration C. A refusal. D. A held dose.
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An individual has an order for a new medication to treat high blood pressure that requires taking the blood pressure every day for a week and then reporting to the health care practitioner. What type of reporting would this be? A. Emergency B. Routine C. Urgent D. Certain Time
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After taking a medication, an individual experiences a red blotchy rash and difficulty breathing requiring emergency help. This is an example of a(n) ________. A. Anaphylactic reaction B. Paradoxical effect C. Medication interaction D. Side effect
A. Anaphylactic reaction
_______ may require special tracking. A. Controlled substances B. Over the counter medications C. All prescription medications D. Holistic or herbal compounds
A. Controlled substances
An individual falls and is unresponsive requires what type of reporting? A. Emergency B. Routine C. Urgent D. Certain Time
A. Emergency
To properly store a controlled substance, it must be stored in a(n) A. Locked box inside a locked cabinet B. No difference in storage is required C. Cabinet without a lock D. Locked cabinet
A. Locked box inside a locked cabinet
Vomiting is a(n) _________ observation. A. Objective B. Subjective
A. Objective
You observed that Chip was pacing back and forth mumbling phrases over and over even after his PRN dose was given to him. What type of observation is this? A. Objective B. Subjective
A. Objective
Communicating what you observe refers to which part of the medication cycle? A. Report changes B. Administration and documentation C. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit D. Observation E. Record and store
A. Report changes
Paying attention to and recognizing changes refers to which part of the medication cycle? A. Report changes B. Observation C. Record and store D. Administration and documentation E. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit
B. Observation
You should wash your hands for at least A. 10 seconds B. 20 seconds C. 5 seconds D. 2 minutes
B. 20 seconds
Giving the medication refers to which part of the medication cycle? A. Report changes B. Administration and documentation C. Record and store D. Observation E. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit
B. Administration and documentation
Taking information to the health care practitioner refers to which part of the medication cycle? A. Administration and documentation B. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit C. Observation D. Report changes E. Record and store
B. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit
An individual who has symptoms after taking a medication for a week is an example of a ________. A. Side effect B. Lack of effect or no effect C. Desired effect D. Paradoxical effect
B. Lack of effect or no effect
Knees are red and swollen and warm to the touch is a(n) _________ observation. A. Subjective B. Objective
B. Objective
The "5 Rights" on the Medication's pharmacy label include A. Right dose, Right manufacturer, Right dose, Right time and Right individual B. Right individual, Right medication, Right dose, Right time, and Right Route C. Right address, Right manufacturer, Right dose, Right time, and Right Route D. Right individual, Right Doctor, Right provider, Right time, and Right Route
B. Right individual, Right medication, Right dose, Right time, and Right Route
Staff documents that Chris's insulin was given at 7:00 am before he ate breakfast as usual. What type of reporting would this be? A. Emergency B. Routine C. Urgent D. Certain Time
B. Routine
An individual saying his medication makes him tired is a(n) _________ observation. A. Objective B. Subjective
B. Subjective
A change in appetite and activity level requires what type of reporting? A. Routine B. Urgent C. Emergency D. Certain Time
B. Urgent
Administering too much or too little medication during a scheduled administration describes which type of medication error? A. Wrong route B. Wrong dose C. Wrong medication D. Omission
B. Wrong dose
Administering the right medication too early or too late describes which type of medication error? A. Wrong dose B. Wrong time C. Wrong route D. Wrong person
B. Wrong time
Would you take a list of any concerns to a visit with the health care practitioner? A. No B. Yes
B. Yes
Would you take the contact information and legal documentation of the person who makes medical decisions for the individual to a visit with the health care practitioner? A. No B. Yes
B. Yes
Take on an empty stomach is an example of: A. Health care practitioner's order. B. Route. C. Special instructions D. Position.
C. Special instructions
What would NOT appear on a pharmacy label? A. The dose of the medication B. The individual's name C. The health care practitioner's address D. The name of the medication
C. The health care practitioner's address
What is the dose for someone taking Cylert 37.5 mg per tablet, 2 tablets in the morning by mouth? A. 37.5 mg B. 62.5 mg C. 75 mg D. Can't determine from the information given
C. 75 mg
When is the 4th check completed during the administration of a medication? A. Immediately after removing the medication from the medication cabinet B. Immediately after removing the medication from their medication container C. After you have completed the administration of the medication and prior to documenting the administration of the medication. D. A 4th check is not needed
C. After you have completed the administration of the medication and prior to documenting the administration of the medication.
A missed dose of medication describes which type of medication error? A. Wrong dose B. Wrong time C. Omission D. Wrong individual
C. Omission
An unlicensed staff person can document a change in medication made by the health care practitioner by: A. Reading back a verbal order. B. Taking a verbal order. C. Receiving an electronic or a faxed order D. Only by getting a written prescription. Feedback
C. Receiving an electronic or a faxed order
Putting the information about the medication on the medication record refers to which part of the medication cycle? A. Report changes B. Administration and documentation C. Record and store D. Observation E. Communication for healthcare practitioner visit
C. Record and Store
Documenting that the individual slept 8 hours last night is what type of reporting? A. Emergency B. Urgent C. Routine D. Certain Time
C. Routine
No seizure activity requires what type of reporting? A. Emergency B. Certain Time C. Routine D. Urgent
C. Routine
Administering the individual someone else's medication describes which type of medication error? \ A. Wrong time B. Omission C. Wrong person D. Wrong medication
C. Wrong person
When using hand sanitizer you should A. Apply enough hand sanitizer to wet your hands thoroughly. B. Rub hand vigorously for 25 -30 seconds until your hands are dry C. Apply a small amount and wipe off the excess D. A and B
D. A and B
Taking St. John's Wort with Coumadin may cause increased thinning of the blood, that may lead to a stroke. This would be an example of: A. Anaphylaxis. B. A side effect. C. An allergic reaction. D. A medication interaction.
D. A medication interaction.
A note is required for which of the following situations: A. A PRN dose of ibuprophen. B. A refusal of propranolol. C. A late administration of methylphenidate. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Select the resource that provides accurate information about medications. A. Nursing drug reference manuals B. Drug information sheets or package inserts that are obtained from the pharmacy C. The Drug Information Portal of the US National Library of Medicine D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Medication Record: A. Is used to document the administrations of a medication. B. Is used to document when an individual refuses a medication C. Information about a medication should match the pharmacy label for that medication exactly D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following situations will require documentation on the medication record: Select one: A. A typical administration. B. A late administration. C. A refused medication D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Response expected from medication is a ________. A. Side effect B. Paradoxical effect C. Lack of effect or no effect D. Desired effect
D. Desired effect
Appropriate places to store medication include: A. A medicine cabinet in the bathroom. B. An unlocked file cabinet. C. A plastic container with a latched top. D. Either a locked plastic container or a locked drawer.
D. Either a locked plastic container or a locked drawer.
Would you administer a medication if an individual tells you they do not want to take a medication? A. No B. Yes
No
Would you report that Freddy took his medications without any difficulty this morning? A. Yes B. No
No
A medication error is a mistake that offers the opportunity to improve the medication administration procedures to prevent future errors. Select one: True False
True
A medication is considered to be a generic when it is called by its chemical name. True False
True
A root cause analysis may identify more than one root cause of a medication error and more than one potential solution to prevent future errors. True False
True
Accurate documentation of medication administration helps prevent medication errors. True False
True
Always be sure that you do not leave the medication to be administered where another individual could take them. True False
True
Gloves should not be reused. True False
True
It is important to create a clear, clean place to put all of the items you will need to administer medications. True False
True
It is recommended to have a non-punitive approach when medication errors occur. True False
True
Measurements of medication errors are measures of reported errors. True False
True
Medication is a chemical substance used to treat, cure or prevent acute or chronic disease or to alleviate or relieve True False
True
Older individuals may be ordered lower doses of medication than younger adults. True False
True
Participating in a community pharmacy take back program is a proper way to dispose of discontinued medication. True False
True
People have the right to be free of too much medication. True False
True
The prescription is a written communication between the health care practitioner and the pharmacist. True False
True
The same medications may be used to treat physical health and mental health conditions. True False
True
You should wash your hands before and after administering medications. True False
True
Would you report that Melissa who is non-verbal was crying when she got her evening dose of Mysoline? Select one: A. No B. Yes
YES
Would you administer a medication if the "5 rights" on the pharmacy label and medication record match exactly? A. Yes B. No
Yes
Would you report that Freddy told you he would not take the white pill because it gives him a headache? A. No B. Yes
Yes
Would you wash your hands after going to the bathroom? A. No B. Yes
Yes
Would you wash your hands after providing first aid? A. No B. Yes
Yes
Would you wash your hands before preparing a meal? A. Yes B. No
Yes
Your hands must be washed after removing your gloves. A. No B. Yes
yes
