Arizona Certified Caregiver Practice Exam

An individual has an order for one Vicodin (hydrocodone) tablet to be administered at 9pm each night. Where will find this medication?

1. a. In the refrigerator

2. b. In the sink cabinet

3. c. In the scheduled medication lock box

4. d. In a resident's personal bag

The correct answer is: c. In the scheduled medication lock box

This medication will be found in the scheduled medication lock box. The other options are incorrect because A) Medications that need to be refrigerated are usually not stored with regular medications, and are kept in a separate location. B) It is not safe or sanitary to store medications in the sink cabinet. D) Medications should never be stored in a resident's personal bag, as it is against protocol and could lead to possible misuse or tampering. The scheduled medication lock box is the designated and appropriate location for storing and dispensing medications for individuals.