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Medication Aide TEST Exam with 100%Correct Answers 2023
Which does for is not a liquid?
a. emulsions
b. elixirs
c. troches
d. syrups - Correct answer-Troches
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you:
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear
b. pull the ear down and back
c. pull the ear upward and back
d. pull the ear down and foward - Correct answer-pull the ear upward and back
A watery preparation containing suspended particles is:
a. lotion
b. cream
c. ointment
d. powder - Correct answer-lotion
A drug interaction occurs when:
a. person cannot control the ingestion of drugs
b. withdrawal symptoms occur if the drug is not taken for a certain period
c. the action of one drug is altered by the action of another drug
d. a person begins to need higher dosages to produce the same effects that lower
dosages one produced - Correct answer-the action of one drug is altered by the action
of another drug
You are applying a trans-dermal patch. You
a. cover the patch with plastic wrap
b. remove the old trans-dermal path before applying the new patch
c. discard it in the trash
d. tell the person the drug is absorbed quickly - Correct answer-remove the old trans-
dermal path before applying the new patch
Before giving a drug, you must
a. take the persons pulse
b. measure the blood pressure
c. check the care plan
d. check the allergies - Correct answer-check the allergies
Knowledge of what is right conduct and what is wrong conduct is
,a. criminal law
b. civil law
c. advanced directives
d. ethics - Correct answer-ethics
one tsp equals
a. 5mL
b. 30mL
c. 2mL
d. 10mL - Correct answer-5mL
You are applying topical nitroglycerin. You
a. rub or massage the ointment into the skin
b. check for an old application before applying a new one
c. apply it in the per area
d. apply the ointment to an irritated or open area - Correct answer-check for an old
application before applying a new one
You are not sure of something on a drug order. you should
a. call the pharmacist
b. tell the nurse
c. transcribe the order as written
d. call the doctor - Correct answer-tell the nurse
before giving a suspension, you
a. mix the drug with food
b. warm the drug
c. dilute the drug
d. shake the bottle - Correct answer-shake the bottle
you suspect a person is being abused in your facility. You should
a. call the police
b. tell another med aide
c. share your concerns with the nurse
d. tell the social worker - Correct answer-share your concerns with the nurse
The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is
a. malpractice
b. defamation
c. abuse
d. neglect - Correct answer-abuse
controlled substances are
a. left at the persons bedside
b. kept in a locked cabinet or in a locked drawer
c. regulated state laws
,d. are kept in the persons drug drawer - Correct answer-kept in a locked cabinet or in a
locked drawer
ocular or optic drugs are given into the
a. eye
b. mouth
c. nose
d. ear - Correct answer-eye
before applying a topical drug, you should
a. provide privacy
b. expose the person's entire body
c. treat the person rudely
d. keep doors and window coverings open - Correct answer-provide privacy
As a med aide, you should
a. perform acts that are against your morals or religion
b. work within the legal limits of your role
c. perform functions that are beyond the legal limits of your role
d. function beyond your training limits - Correct answer-work within the legal limits of
your role
A drug is ordered q.8.h. the drug should be given
a. daily
b. every 4 hours
c. four times a day
d. every eight hours - Correct answer-every eight hours
You are giving liquid drug. You
a. return the extra liquid back to the bottle
b. give cough syrup last
c. dilute the drug with water
d. mix all the liquid drugs together - Correct answer-give cough syrup last
A doctor begins to give you a telephone order. You
a. politely give your name and title and ask the doctor to wait for a nurse
b. give the phone to a unit secretary
c. write the order on the MAR
d. accept the order from the doctor - Correct answer-politely give your name and title
and ask the doctor to wait for a nurse
when giving oral drugs, you should
a. follow the 6 rights of drug administration
b. help feed a person
c. follow the three checks of label and MAR check
d. answer A and C - Correct answer-Answer A and C
, You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is
A. professional sexual misconduct
b. boundary crossing
c. boundary sign
d. boundary violation - Correct answer-boundary violation
you need to give a person two different eye drugs. How long should you wait between
drugs?
a. 60 min
b. 24 hours
c. 30 min
d. 1-5 min - Correct answer-Usually 1-5 minutes
The following statements are about prescription labels. Which is FALSE?
a. if a label is not complete, tell the nurse
b. check the expiration date
c. you may give a drug after the expiration date
d. always read the label carefully - Correct answer-You may give the drug after the
expiration date
To prevent infections, you should
a. practice hand hygiene before giving drugs
b. practice hand hygiene after giving drugs
c. practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs
d. wear gloves when giving an oral drug - Correct answer-practice hand hygiene before
and after giving drugs
A drug is dropped on the floor. You should
a. dispose of it following agency policy
b. keep it for yourself.
c. give it to the person
d. return it to the drug box - Correct answer-dispose of it following agency policy
A cone shaped, solid drug inserted into a body opening is called
a. foam
b. tablet
c. gel
d. suppository - Correct answer-suppository
The purpose of a nurse practice act is to
a. protect the public welfare and safety
b. protect the safety of nursing assistive personnel
c. protect health care workers
d. protect the welfare of nursing assistive personnel - Correct answer-protect the public
welfare and safety
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