Medication Management in Healthcare

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Where should the list of patient medications be posted?

On the admission medication list

On the medication wall (correct)

In the patient's room

On the countable MOR sheet

What is the purpose of documenting all medications brought into the program by the resident?

To establish a clear chain of custody of medications and ensure accountability (correct)

To ensure the resident takes their medication as prescribed

To determine the dosage of medication to be administered

To monitor the resident's medication intake

What is the purpose of the checkbox for 'On Person' medications?

To document medications taken at bedtime

To document medications used to treat acute episodes (correct)

To document medications stored on a designated shelf

To document refills for house medications

How often should the header of a Non-Countable MOR Sheet be filled in?

Only once (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented upon a resident's arrival?

All medications, including over-the-counter medications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Admission Medication List?

To document all medications brought to the program by the resident (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information should be documented on the Non-Countable MOR Sheet for house medications?

Recommended dose and directions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a Countable MOR Sheet?

Each sheet will last longer (D) Signup and view all the answers

When must medication documentation occur?

Upon arrival, when taken, and when changed or discontinued (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 6 Rights of Medication Management?

To ensure the staff follows the correct procedures for medication management (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the patient be reminded of proper medication use?

To prevent medication errors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented when a medication is returned to the resident?

The medication and the date it was returned (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with medications that are no longer in use?

Move them to the inactive medications bin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to document each medication and its quantity in the inactive medication log?

To prevent accidental ingestion of an inactive medication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the medication log after it is completed?

It is kept on a clipboard attached to the inactive medications bin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the visit summary printout given to Janice by her provider?

It should be used to document the changes to Janice's medications (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Lisinopril 10mg discontinued?

Janice's anxiety symptoms worsened (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken with medications that are only used occasionally?

They should be kept with the patient's regular medications (C) Signup and view all the answers