Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What should happen to unused medications once a resident is discharged?

1. They should be kept for future use

2. They should be given to another resident

3. They should be returned to the pharmacy or destroyed

4. They should be handed over to family members

The correct answer is: They should be returned to the pharmacy or destroyed

Unused medications should not be kept for future use or given to another resident, as this can lead to misuse of medication and potentially harm the individual. Medications should also not be handed over to family members, as they may not be aware of its proper usage or may have their own medication interactions. The best course of action is to return unused medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal or destruction to prevent any potential harm or misuse.