Session 4
One good way to learn more about a prescription drug is to: A) Get a copy of the medication information sheet from the pharmacist B) Talk with the person taking the medication to find out what they think about it C) Watch the drug company's advertisements on television D) Talk with other people who have used the medication to learn more about what it does
A
A DSP may assist an individual with self-administration of a PRN medication, as long as: A) It is not too costly B) It is ordered by a doctor for a specific condition, and meets all CCF requirements. C) It will help the individual have better health or comfort D) The individual asks for the medication by name
B
Documenting self-administration of medication: A) Isn't necessary B) Increases medication safety and reduces risk of medication errors C) Saves time during doctor visits D) Reduces the amount of time needed for administration of medication
B
If at any time you see that one of the Seven Rights does not match, you should: A) Go on to the next Right B) Stop and get help from another DSP, your supervisor, the doctor or the pharmacist C) Change the Right D) Stop and try to assist a different individual instead
B
Over-the-counter medications are those that: A) Are very expensive and require careful monitoring B) May be purchased in a store without a doctor's order, but in the CCL homes, a physician's order is required. C) Must be ordered by a physician or other licensed health care professional. D) Have serious side effects.
B
When an individual's medication dosage has increased, the MAR must be: A) Thrown out and started on a new sheet B) Left unchanged C) Updated to record the change D) Initialed
C
When the right dose of medication is taken, the individual receives the correct: A) Brand name of medication B) Category of medication C) Amount of medication D) Side effects of medication
C
Which of these is one of the "Seven Rights" of Assisting with Self- Administration of Medication? A) Right DSP B) Right Doctor C) Right Time D) Right Facility
C
Prescription medications are those that: A) Are very expensive and require careful monitoring B) May be purchased in a store without a doctor's order C) Must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or nurse practitioner or other licensed health care professional who is authorized to prescribe medication D) Have serious side effects
C)
Community Care Licensing regulations say that a DSP may only assist with self-administration of medications that have been ordered or prescribed by a doctor, dentist or a: A) DSP with two-years of required training B) Facility administrator C) Nurse practitioner D) Parent or other close family member
C) Nurse Practitioner
