DSP - Direct Support Professional Medication Administration and Support Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which of the following medications typically requires special handling as a controlled substance?
Answer: Schedule II opioid pain medications
Schedule II opioids are controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and require strict count, documentation, and security procedures.
A DSP notices that a supported individual's medication blister pack shows a different person's name on the label. What should the DSP do?
Answer: Hold the medication, do not administer it, and contact the supervisor and pharmacy immediately
A medication labeled for a different person must never be administered; the DSP must withhold it and notify the supervisor and pharmacy immediately to resolve the labeling error.
What is the purpose of a Medication Administration Record (MAR)?
Answer: To document every medication given, refused, or missed for each individual
The MAR is a legal document that records all medication administrations, refusals, and omissions, providing a complete and accurate medication history for each individual.
Which observation should a DSP immediately report to a healthcare provider after administering a new medication?
Answer: The individual developed a rash, difficulty breathing, or swelling after taking the medication
Rash, difficulty breathing, and swelling may indicate an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate healthcare provider notification.
What does 'medication self-administration' mean in the context of DSP support?
Answer: The supported individual manages and takes their own medications with the level of supervision determined by their support plan
Medication self-administration means the individual takes their own medications, with the degree of DSP oversight based on the individual's assessed ability and their support plan.
Why must DSPs avoid crushing or splitting medications without a specific physician or pharmacist order to do so?
Answer: Some medications are extended-release or enteric-coated, and altering them can be dangerous or reduce effectiveness
Extended-release and enteric-coated medications are designed to release the drug at a specific rate or location, and crushing or splitting them can cause dangerous over-dosing or loss of effectiveness.