Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

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How must controlled substances be stored in a nursing home?

In the central pharmacy
In a general storage area
In separately locked and securely fastened compartments
In a medication cart

The correct answer is: In separately locked and securely fastened compartments

Controlled substances must be stored in separately locked and securely fastened compartments in a nursing home due to their high potential for abuse and safety concerns. These substances must be kept secure and only accessible to authorized personnel to prevent theft or misuse. Storing controlled substances in a general storage area or a medication cart does not provide the same level of security and control over who has access to them. Additionally, storing controlled substances in the central pharmacy may not be practical for quick and efficient administration to patients. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice for storing controlled substances in a nursing home.