CMT Medication Administration Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the FIRST action the medication technician should take?
- Document the refusal and notify the nurse (Correct answer)
- Crush the medication and hide it in food
- Insist the resident must take the medication
- Contact the physician immediately
Correct answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
A resident's refusal must be documented and reported to the nurse, as residents have the right to refuse medications.
Question 2: Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the muscle tissue?
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular (Correct answer)
- Intravenous
- Intradermal
Correct answer: Intramuscular
Intramuscular (IM) injections deliver medication directly into muscle tissue for faster absorption than subcutaneous routes.
Question 3: When administering eye drops, where should the drops be placed?
- Directly on the cornea
- In the lower conjunctival sac (Correct answer)
- On the outer corner of the eye
- On the upper eyelid
Correct answer: In the lower conjunctival sac
Eye drops should be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac (lower lid pocket) to prevent corneal damage.
Question 4: A transdermal patch is being replaced. Which action is correct?
- Apply the new patch to the same site as the old one
- Remove the old patch before applying the new one (Correct answer)
- Apply the new patch without removing the old one
- Cut the patch in half if the dose seems too high
Correct answer: Remove the old patch before applying the new one
The old transdermal patch must be removed before applying a new one to prevent medication overdose.
Question 5: What is the correct technique for administering a sublingual tablet?
- Swallow it with a full glass of water
- Place it under the tongue and allow it to dissolve (Correct answer)
- Chew it thoroughly before swallowing
- Dissolve it in water first, then drink
Correct answer: Place it under the tongue and allow it to dissolve
Sublingual tablets are placed under the tongue where they dissolve and are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
Question 6: Which of the following is a common side effect that should be monitored after administering an antihypertensive medication?
- Hypertension
- Orthostatic hypotension (Correct answer)
- Hyperglycemia
- Bradypnea
Correct answer: Orthostatic hypotension
Antihypertensive medications can cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing), increasing fall risk.
Question 7: A medication is labeled 'ac'. When should this medication be administered?
- After meals
- Before meals (Correct answer)
- At bedtime
- Every other day
Correct answer: Before meals
The abbreviation 'ac' (ante cibum) means before meals.
CMT Medication Administration Procedures 2
A resident refuses their scheduled medication.
What is the FIRST action the medication technician should take?