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?

<p>Only once (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be documented upon a resident's arrival?

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

What is the purpose of the Admission Medication List?

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

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

<p>Recommended dose and directions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a Countable MOR Sheet?

<p>Each sheet will last longer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must medication documentation occur?

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

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

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

Why should the patient be reminded of proper medication use?

<p>To prevent medication errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The medication and the date it was returned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Move them to the inactive medications bin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What happens to the medication log after it is completed?

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

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

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

Why was Lisinopril 10mg discontinued?

<p>Janice's anxiety symptoms worsened (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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