Medication Assistance Exam
It will require a minimum of 80% to successfully pass and obtain your
Medication Assistance Certi<cation. Be sure to read each question
thoroughly before answering. Good Luck!
Name *
Robin Wilson
Workplace *
Sudbury Developmental Services
Manager Email *
christiane.paradis@sudburyds.ca
Participant Email *
therobinw@gmail.com
True or False
Please choose the most appropriate answer. Remember you can ask questions in the
Zoom Meet!
Narcotics/controlled drugs are always stored in a locked medication storage
room/cupboard/drawer/bin when possible to prevent diversion and/or loss. *
1 point
True
False
Any resident who receives an Epipen injection must be taken to hospital
immediately. *
1 point
True
False
A new MAR will be sent out with every medication change or changed on eMAR. *
1 point
True
False
Immediately after administering medications to each resident you must document in
the MAR. *
1 point
True
False
You should always touch tablets and capsules with your Engers. *
1 point
True
False
You should always wash your hands prior to medication assistance/administration. *
1 point
True
False
You should not touch the medication dropper on top of the ear drop bottle to any
surface, including the ear itself. *
1 point
True
False
After the eye ointment is administered, the resident should close eyelid and rotate
the eye to allow for even distribution of medication over the entire surface of the
eye. *
1 point
True
False
You should record the site where a transdermal patch has been applied on the
MAR. *
1 point
True
False
The site of application for a transdermal patch should NEVER be rotated. *
1 point
True
False
You should always ensure medications are within the expiry date. *
1 point
True
False
It is acceptable to document the assistance/administration of all resident's
medications at the end of the medication pass. *
1 point
True
False
You recieve a new medication from the pharmacy and due to the size of the pill the
client is having diLculty swallowing it. You should call the pharmacist to check if it
is OK to crush the pill before crushing it. *
1 point
True
False
All inhalers must be shaken before using. (meter dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers,
respimat inhalers) *
1 point
True
False
A resident should blow their nose gently before administering a nasal spray to
ensure a clean nasal passage way. *
1 point
True
False
Medications for multiple residents can be pre-poured prior to leaving the medication
storage area to prepare for a faster administration process. *
1 point
True
False
Multiple Choice
Please choose the most appropriate answer. Be careful as some questions will ask for
TWO correct answers. Be sure to <ll
in ALL answers. Remember you can ask questions in the Virtual Meet!
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to get a new order to CareRx
Pharmacy? *
1 point
Drop if off at the pharmacy
Call it in yourself
Fax it from the home and give the original prescription to the delivery driver
Have the Doctor's oYce call or fax it in
A client has a PRN order for Tylenol 500mg every 6 hours. They have had it at
8:00am and is asking for it again at 12:00 (noon). What is your BEST response to the
situation? *
1 point
Wait until 2:00pm and administer it then
Give it as requested by the client
Call the pharmacy
Ignore the client because you are unsure of what to do
When should medication storage room/cupboard/drawer/bin be locked? *
1 point
Never, as a safety precaution so keys can never be lost
Should remain locked at all times when not attended by authorized staff
Lock area at the end of your shift only
Doesn't matter and depends on site preference
Select the types of medications that WOULD NOT be found in a PacMed Medication
strip. *
4 points
Insulin
Ventolin metered dose inhaler
Nitroglycerin transdermal patch
Topical cream
Match each medication route to the proper administration method. (You may only use
each term once)
Taken by mouth and swallowed *
1 point
Topical
Transdermal
Oral
Injection
Suppository
Sublingual
Inhalant
Place under the tongue *
1 point
Topical
Oral
Transdermal
Injection
Sublingual
Inhalant
Sublingual
Inhalant
Sublingual
Inhalant
Sublingual
Inhalant
Suppository
Apply to the skin via a patch *
1 point
Topical
Oral
Transdermal
Injection
Suppository
Inhaled through the nose or mouth *
1 point
Topical
Oral
Transdermal
Injection
Suppository
Injected via a needle *
1 point
Topical
Oral
Transdermal
Injection
Suppository
Applied to the mucus membrane via the rectum *
1 point
Topical
Oral
Transdermal
Injection
Sublingual
Inhalant
Sublingual
Inhalant
Suppository
Applied to skin or mucous membrane *
1 point
Topical
Transdermal
Oral
Injection
Suppository
Select all 6 items below that is legally required on the prescription label: *
6 points
Unique Rx number
Resident's name
Pharmacy name that is dispensing the medication
Name of medication, strength and directions for use
Date dispensed and quantity dispensed
Doctor's name
What does "PRN" mean? *
1 point
Originates from the Latin word (Pre Re Nata) meaning (As Needed)
Probably Really Never
Provide Required Needs
Patient Regulated Necessities
When is it the recommended time to re-order medications for your resident? *
1 point
When the medication is completely empty
Always order 2 medication supplies so you have enough
When the medication level depletes to 14 days supply re-order to account for
delivery time
When you administer the last dose
Choose the correct "7 Rights Of Medication Administration" you need to follow during
medication administration. *
7 points
Right Documentation
Right Reason
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Medication
Right Person
Right Time/Frequency/Schedule
Why is it important to wash your hands thoroughly before assisting with
medications? *
1 point
Hand washing with soap and water is the most effective method to remove
germs from hands and helps prevent the spread of infection
It's not important or necessary to wash hands if they look clean
To keep your supervisor happy as it is part of the policy and procedures
Hand Sanitizer is a better option
What does "MAR" stand for? *
1 point
Monthly Administration Record
Medication Administration Record
Medication Application Record
Medication Administration Recipe
When administering a sublingual medication, where should the tablet be correctly
placed? *
1 point
In the mouth
In the ear
Rectally
Under the tongue
If a medication error is detected, who should you inform? Check Best two answers! *
2 points
Pharmacy
Supervisor
Select two reasons where documentation on the back of the MAR or in eMAR is
required?
2 points
PRN medication administration
To document a medication incident
Select FOUR pieces of information you would End on the MAR. *
4 points
Resident name
Allergies and health conditions
Day of the month
Administration directions stating how many tablets and how many times to give the medicat…
When should you use the 24 Hour ON-Call Pharmacist phone line? Check the 2 most
appropriate answers! *
2 points
Its Monday at 7pm and your resident has just returned from the Medi Center with a prescripti…
Its Saturday and you discover your resident has no Adviar doses left in the inhaler they are s…
When should you NOT administer a medication to the resident? Choose BEST TWO
answers! *
2 points
If you cannot safely con<rm all SEVEN RIGHTS of medication administration
MAR/eMAR is missing, label is missing or directions not legible
What can be disposed of in yellow sharps containers? Check all that apply. *
2 points
Lancets
Needles, with or without the syringe attached
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