North Carolina Medication Aide (Med Tech) Practice Exam

Where must medication orders for a resident be maintained?

1. At the pharmacy

2. In the resident's record at the facility

3. In the office of the healthcare director

4. In individual medication drawers

The correct answer is: In the resident's record at the facility

Maintaining medication orders in the resident's record at the facility is essential for ensuring that all healthcare providers involved in the resident's care have access to accurate and up-to-date information about the medications being administered. This centralization of information allows for better coordination of care, facilitates communication among staff members, and acts as a legal record of the medications prescribed by the healthcare provider. Keeping the medication orders in the resident's record ensures that they are easily accessible to nursing staff and medication aides when they need to verify prescriptions, check for potential drug interactions, or monitor compliance with medication schedules. Accurate documentation is crucial in promoting the safety and well-being of residents, as it helps prevent errors in medication administration. Other locations such as the pharmacy, the healthcare director’s office, or individual medication drawers do not provide the same level of direct access for those involved in daily resident care and can lead to fragmented information or miscommunication regarding a resident's medication needs.