Medication Administration – Course assessment test

Which of these can be classed as a medicine ?   [Choose more than one option]

Consent does not need to be recorded each time the medicine is given to the service user.   [True of False]

Which of these categories of medication are collectively referred to as over the counter (OTC) medication ?   [Choose more than one option]

Anticoagulants need not be prescribed by a doctor before they can be given to an individual, because they do not have any side effects.   [True or False]

Which of these acts talks about storing controlled drugs in a separate, secure and immobile cupboard ?    [One correct answer]

It is ok to administer medicines to more than one service user at the same time.   [True or False]

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations has split controlled drugs into five schedules. Midazolam is placed under schedule 3. There is no need to store this particular drug in a controlled drugs cupboard.   [True or False]

It is ok to store other medicines in a controlled drug cupboard.   [True or False]

Administration of the CD must be documented on the medicines administration record (MAR) chart and the CD register.   [True or False]

If you are applying both topical corticosteroids and emollients to the same part of the skin, which one should you apply first ?   [One correct answer]

Your organisation has destroyed some controlled drugs in August 2024. How long are they expected to keep a record of this event ?   [One correct answer]

When you do a stock check of medication especially the liquid medication and creams, what should you mark on the container of that particular product ?   [One correct answer]

Which of these is a wrong option ?   [One correct answer]

You have been given the responsibility to receive the medication which is being delivered at the care home. Identify the things you will be checking for consistency ?   [Choose more than one option]

When should medicines, reconciliation take place ?   [Choose more than one option]

Medicine reviews should take place at a frequency which is based on the health and care needs of the resident but should be at an interval of no more than 12 months.   [True or False]

Alison is tasked with administering medication to 3 service users. She completes the MAR sheet of all 3 service users at the end of the medication round. Is Alison doing the right thing ?   [One correct answer]

It is not suitable to store medicines in areas where the temperature fluctuates.   [True or False]

What is taken into consideration when splitting the medication into different categories ? [One correct answer]

Sam was not feeling well. He booked an appointment with the GP and was prescribed some antibiotics. That day Sam decided to go home and buy the medication in the morning. Next day Sam reached the pharmacy nice and early but soon realised that he had lost the GP prescription.

Luckily, he knew the name of the medication. Was Sam able buy that medication ?