TEXAS MEDICATION AIDE TEST LATEST
2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A medication aide can not apply medications that involve the
treatment of skin that is broken or blistered
1. true
2. false - ANSWERS-1. true
how to administer ear drops - ANSWERS-1. straighten ear canal
(3 and up pull up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWERS-enteric, gel coated, capsules,
and time release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
,medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWERS-codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWERS-Liquefies mucous
secretions allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus
thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact
information within how many days? - ANSWERS-30 days
OD - ANSWERS-right eye
opthalmic - ANSWERS-pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - ANSWERS-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV)
work by resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
Pathogens are - ANSWERS-microorganisms that cause disease,
such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered - ANSWERS-topical
(transdermal)
,Suspension - ANSWERS-A mixture in which particles can be
seen and easily separated by settling or filtration
NAR - ANSWERS-Nurse Aide Registry
MAR - ANSWERS-medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-
sealing mask? - ANSWERS-only in an emergency, after which
the medication aide must verbally notify the licensed nurse on
duty or on call, and appropriately document the action and
notification.
0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - ANSWERS-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
what hormone is produced in the pancreas? - ANSWERS-insulin
and glucagon
acetaminophen is a legend drug.
A. True
B. False - ANSWERS-B. false
, Legend drugs are also known as ________ drugs. - ANSWERS-
prescription drugs
a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic,
nasal, vaginal, rectal and otic medication.
A. true
B. False - ANSWERS-true
30 mL = ? oz - ANSWERS-30 mL = 1 oz
2 tablespoons - ANSWERS-1 fluid ounce= 30 ml
what pain medication does not cause bleeding?
1. naproxen
2. acetaminophen
3. aspirin
4. ibuprofen - ANSWERS-2. acetaminophen
omission of a medication is considered a medication error?
1. true
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