MEDICATION AIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027 (37pages)

Contents Medication Aide Storage and Disposal of Medication ...........................................................1 Medication Aide Legal and Ethical Issues ..................................................................................5 Medication Aide Insulin Module ...................................................................................................8 Medication Aide Special Issues In Medication Administration.........................................12 Medication Aide Preparing for Safe Administration of Medications...............................18 Medication Aide Pharmacology Basics......................................................................................23 Medication Aide Documentation................................................................................................33 Medication Aide Storage and Disposal of Medication what are the 3 reasons for proper storage of medications? {{Ans:- 1. To ensure the safety and integrity of the client. 2. To ensure the safety and integrity of all medications. 3. To comply with federal and state laws ans regulations. (DSS) Virginia DSS regulations for assisted living facilities requires the following: {{Ans:- 1. Storage area shall be locked. 2. Schedule II-VI drugs should be kept under a double lock, e.g. a locked cabinet. 3. The storage area must be well-lighted when in use but darkened when not. 4. If medications require refrigeration, it must be in a locked storage area. 5. A resident that is capable of self-administering may be permitted to keep his medication in his room. However, they must be in a secure storage area that is inaccessible to other clients. 6. The person responsible for medication administration shall keep the keys to the storage area on his/her person.