Texas medication aide test | latest
update | 2024/2025 | graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide in a healthcare setting?
Administering medications
Which of the following best describes the proper procedure for administering oral medication?
Checking the pat...
Texas medication aide test | latest
update | 2024/2025 | graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ Administering medications
Which of the following best describes the proper procedure for administering oral medication?
✔✔ Checking the patient’s identity and the medication label
When should a medication aide document the administration of medication?
✔✔ After administering the medication and observing the patient
Which of the following is an acceptable practice for storing medications?
✔✔ Keeping medications in a locked cabinet away from light and moisture
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, What should a medication aide do if they notice a discrepancy between a medication order and
the medication label?
✔✔ Report the discrepancy to a supervisor or licensed nurse immediately
How should a medication aide handle a medication spill?
✔✔ Use appropriate cleaning materials and report the incident
What is the correct procedure for administering an injectable medication?
✔✔ Follow aseptic techniques and choose the appropriate injection site
How should a medication aide respond if a patient refuses to take their medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal and inform a supervisor or licensed nurse
What is the role of a medication aide in monitoring medication side effects?
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