A chemical support medication can be given without the approval of the standing committee.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with physician order
• D. Not defined

Answer: (B)

Chemical restraints are highly regulated because they directly affect a resident’s rights and safety. Before a chemical support medication is given, there must be standing committee approval along with a physician order. This oversight helps ensure the use is justified, that non-drug alternatives have been tried, and that there is ongoing monitoring for effectiveness and side effects. In practice, you wouldn’t administer such a medication based on convenience or without this governance in place, even though emergency scenarios may trigger a quick order—the responsibility then falls to obtain formal committee review and proper documentation. So, stating that it can be given without standing committee approval isn’t correct.