Arizona Certified Caregiver Practice Exam

If the resident's family brings in a sealed OTC medication, then the certified staff may administer the OTC when:

1. The Resident requests it

2. The Administrator approves it

3. The Physician/Provider writes the order

4. The Nurse is present

The correct answer is: The Resident requests it

The correct answer is A because it is essential that the resident or the resident's family requests the medication before it can be administered by the certified staff. Administering medication without the resident's request can raise ethical concerns and infringe on the resident's autonomy. While the approval of the administrator, a written order from the physician/provider, or the presence of a nurse may provide additional layers of safety and protocol adherence, none of these factors are as crucial as the resident's explicit request for the medication.