Quiz 5

The pharmacy label includes the last date a medication may be administered. This is called the

• expiration date

• discontinue date

• start date

• end date

If the HCP orders a brand name medication and the pharmacy supplies the generic name, the label must include

• the generic name only

• either the generic name or the brand name

• the brand name only

• both the brand and the generic name

If there is a delay in obtaining a medication from the pharmacy for any reason, you must contact

• 1. the HCP immediately and get orders saying what should be done until the medication is available

• 1. the person's family member immediately and let them know there is absolutely nothing you can do

• 1. the pharmacist immediately and let them know the reason the medication is ordered

• 1. your Supervisor immediately and explain it is a countable controlled medication

Medication taken by mouth should be separated from other routes to help

• 1. locate the expired medication easily

• 1. organize the medication alphabetically

• 1. keep the oral medication stored in an area with excessive heat, light and moisture

• 1. decrease the possibility of a medication being administered by the wrong route

If a medication is different in color, shape, size or markings from the last time it was filled you must contact a

• MAP Consultant

• Guardian
  

• Site Supervisor
  

• Poison Control

The dose of a medication is 25mg. The pharmacy supplies a 50mg strength tablet. You must

• 1. administer the dose on hand

• 1. notify the prescribing HCP

• 1. return the medication to the pharmacy

• 1. split the tablet to give the correct dose

The strength of the tablet supplied is different from the last refill. The dose ordered may still be safely administered. You must

• 1. rewrite the transcription

• 1. obtain a new refill

• 1. return the medication to the pharmacy

• 1. obtain a new HCP order

A prescription is a set of instructions from the

• 1. HCP to the pharmacist

• 1. pharmacist to the HCP

• 1. pharmacist to Certified staff

• 1. HCP to the guardian

If there is no HCP order, you may

• 1. wait until the next refill

• 1. wait until the next HCP visit

• 1. administer the medication

• 1. not administer the medication

A medication may become less effective if

• 1. the medication storage area is in a location with excessive heat and moisture

• 1. the medication storage area is in a cool and dry location

• 1. the light in a medication storage closet that turns on when opened

• 1. there is food and/or toxic substances on the floor of a medication storage closet

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