North Carolina Medication Aide (Med Tech) Practice Exam

When was Coumadin not administered according to the MAR?

1. Once daily doses were skipped

2. Administration ceased due to a change in order

3. It was never received at the facility

4. It was only given on weekends

The correct answer is: It was never received at the facility

The correct response indicates that Coumadin was not administered according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) because it was never received at the facility. This situation directly explains why the medication would not be given; if the medication is not present in the facility, there is no opportunity for it to be administered to the patient at all. Ensuring that medications are available is a crucial aspect of patient care, and any discrepancies in medication supply directly impact administration. In contrast, skipping once daily doses, ceasing administration due to a change in order, or only giving the medication on weekends all imply that there was an intention to administer Coumadin, but various factors prevented it from being consistently provided. These situations still involve some level of recorded activity related to the medication, whereas the correct choice shows a complete absence of the medication for administration.