Pre Test 1 – Assisting The Resident With Self-Administration Of Medication (ALF’s and Nursing Homes)

An unlicensed staff person can assist with self-administration of medications provided the resident’s medical condition is stable.

Before assisting with self-administration of medication, the unlicensed staff person must get an informed consent signed by the resident.

The term dispensed means that medication was filled by a pharmacist.

Special instruction labels on a medication bottle need to be read to the resident only when you first assist with self-administration of that medication.

Special instructions need to be followed because it may make the drug effective or it could minimize any side effects.

If you can not read the label on the medication bottle, look on the medication record and give the medication to the resident.

Aspirin and vitamins are considered over the counter medications.

The MOR is a medication observation record.

Only routine medications need to be recorded on the MOR.

If the medication record does not specify time; ask the resident when he or she wants to take the medication.