MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. 1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's - ANS-1
2. 10 ml - ANS-2 teaspoons
3. 1000 ml or 1 liter - ANS-1 quart
4. 15 ml - ANS-1 tablespoon (Tbsp)
5. 30 ml - ANS-1 ounce (oz)
6. 4 types of medication orders are - ANS-routine, PRN, sTAT, one time orders
7. 4000 ml - ANS-1 gallon
8. 5 milliliter (ml) - ANS-1 teaspoon (tsp)
9. 500 ml - ANS-1 pint
10. ac - ANS-before meals
11. AD - ANS-right ear (auris dextra)
12. ad lib - ANS-as desired
13. ADR - ANS-adverse drug reaction
14. aerosol spray - ANS-solution that holds the medication suspended until it is
dispensed in the form of a mist to spray on the skin.
15. AS - ANS-left ear (auris sinistra)
16. ASAP - ANS-as soon as possible
17. AU - ANS-both ears (auris uterque)
18. before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained - ANS-pulse
19. bid - ANS-twice a day
20. c - ANS-with
21. cap - ANS-capsule
22. caplet - ANS-a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
23. capsule - ANS-the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a
gelatin container until it dissolves in the stomach. keeps the patient from tasting
the medication.
24. cc - ANS-cubic centimeter
25. cream - ANS-semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.
26. d/c - ANS-discontinue
27. define the term absorption rate - ANS-the amount of time it takes the medication to
be absorbed in the body.
28. define the term drug - ANS-a chemical substance admisinistered as a medication
for an ailment or used in the preparation for medication .
29. define the term medication error - ANS-when a drug is given any other way than how
it was prescribed
30. dil - ANS-dilute or dissolve
, 31. during your med rounds you notice that ms. brag is having trouble swallowing a pill you
give her and keeps taking it out of her mouth. you are unable to get her to swallow the
med. what would you do next. - ANS-go to the RN immediately
32. elix - ANS-elixir
33. Elixer - ANS-a sweet, good smelling, alcohol based solution in which medications
are dissolved, allowing them to be taken in liquid form by mouth.
34. Enteric coated tablet - ANS-a hard shell coating on a tablet that keeps the
medication from dissolving until it passes through the stomach into the small
intestines. Cutting or crushing these tablets will destroy the protective hard shell
coating.
35. Gel - ANS-a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can
be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid at body temperature and can be rubbed
into the skin.
36. gm - ANS-gram
37. gr - ANS-grain
38. gtt - ANS-drop
39. h/hr - ANS-hour
40. how many 8 ounce cups of water should you offer a patient when administering their
meds? - ANS-1
41. Hs,hs - ANS-hour of sleep (bedtime)
42. if it doesnt seem clear - ANS-stop and ask
43. if your client is vomiting what should you do with the medication - ANS-hold the med,
document the reason, and check with the supervisor
44. Inhalant - ANS-medication forcefully pushed into the lungs via compressed air
such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc device.
45. interruptions or distractions can cause medication errors. what must we do to prevent
this - ANS-stay focused avoid distractions until med pass is done
46. kg - ANS-kilogram
47. L - ANS-liter
48. liniment - ANS-a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or water and used on the skin.
49. List the 6 rights - ANS-resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
50. list the items to check on a PRN order before it is administered to the client - ANS-can it
be given right now, how often can it be given, the route the med can be given, and
check to see if you have the order..
51. list the three routes that are safe for administration under the scope of practice for the
med aide - ANS-oral, topical, inhalation
52. Lotion - ANS-A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to the skin.
53. Lozenge - ANS-small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or sweet base that holds
medication and releases it s the base melts in the mouth.
54. Mandy is passing meds on her assigned hall. she gives ms. P her - ANS-
55. MAR - ANS-medication administration record
56. MAR - ANS-medication administration record
57. MDI - ANS-metered dose inhaler
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