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Where should the list of patient medications be posted?
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?
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?
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?
How often should the header of a Non-Countable MOR Sheet be filled in?
What must be documented upon a resident's arrival?
What must be documented upon a resident's arrival?
What is the purpose of the Admission Medication List?
What is the purpose of the Admission Medication List?
What information should be documented on the Non-Countable MOR Sheet for house medications?
What information should be documented on the Non-Countable MOR Sheet for house medications?
What is the advantage of using a Countable MOR Sheet?
What is the advantage of using a Countable MOR Sheet?
When must medication documentation occur?
When must medication documentation occur?
What is the purpose of the 6 Rights of Medication Management?
What is the purpose of the 6 Rights of Medication Management?
Why should the patient be reminded of proper medication use?
Why should the patient be reminded of proper medication use?
What must be documented when a medication is returned to the resident?
What must be documented when a medication is returned to the resident?
What should be done with medications that are no longer in use?
What should be done with medications that are no longer in use?
Why is it important to document each medication and its quantity in the inactive medication log?
Why is it important to document each medication and its quantity in the inactive medication log?
What happens to the medication log after it is completed?
What happens to the medication log after it is completed?
What should be done with the visit summary printout given to Janice by her provider?
What should be done with the visit summary printout given to Janice by her provider?
Why was Lisinopril 10mg discontinued?
Why was Lisinopril 10mg discontinued?
What action should be taken with medications that are only used occasionally?
What action should be taken with medications that are only used occasionally?
