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Medication Aide Test Answers: Key Concepts and Practice Questions, Exams of Nursing

A collection of test answers for a medication aide certification exam. It covers various aspects of medication administration, including drug types, dosage forms, routes of administration, medication errors, and infection control. Questions and answers in a q&a format, offering a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the medication aide exam.

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2024/2025

Available from 02/27/2025

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Test Answers Med Aide, Questions With
Correct Solutions.
A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse -
ANSWER- TRUE
Types of drug reactions include: - ANSWER- Local effect, systemic effect, and
emotional (placebo) effect
The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: - ANSWER- HHSC
Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? - ANSWER- Allergic
reaction, drug side effect, and drug toxicity
Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? - ANSWER-
Exploitation
The initial medication aide permit is valid for: - ANSWER- 12 months
Medications can be stored in a: - ANSWER- Medication room and medication cart
A MAR is also known as: - ANSWER- Medication administration record
Drug preparations include which of the following? - ANSWER- Solids, semi-solids, and
liquids
Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? - ANSWER-
The applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to
the duties and responsibilities of a medication aide
The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR
The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR
Which is a type of solid dosage form? - ANSWER- Capsule
If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication
aide must: - ANSWER- Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after enrollment
in a training program, an application, including all required information and
documentation on HHSC forms - ANSWER- FALSE its 20 days
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A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse - ANSWER- TRUE Types of drug reactions include: - ANSWER- Local effect, systemic effect, and emotional (placebo) effect The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: - ANSWER- HHSC Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? - ANSWER- Allergic reaction, drug side effect, and drug toxicity Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? - ANSWER- Exploitation The initial medication aide permit is valid for: - ANSWER- 12 months Medications can be stored in a: - ANSWER- Medication room and medication cart A MAR is also known as: - ANSWER- Medication administration record Drug preparations include which of the following? - ANSWER- Solids, semi-solids, and liquids Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? - ANSWER- The applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of a medication aide The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR Which is a type of solid dosage form? - ANSWER- Capsule If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication aide must: - ANSWER- Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after enrollment in a training program, an application, including all required information and documentation on HHSC forms - ANSWER- FALSE its 20 days

A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes: - ANSWER- Receiving or assuming responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare professional A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved by HHSC: - ANSWER- Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the - ANSWER- Eye Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control? - ANSWER- we.cdc.gov Which of the following is a pathogen? - ANSWER- Bacteria, virus, and fungi According to the Texas administration code, "NAR" stands for: - ANSWER- Nurse aide registry Droplet transmission is explained by which of the following? - ANSWER- Microorganisms transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or talking A medication aide must notify HHSC within 145 days after changing the medication aides required contact information: - ANSWER- FALSE 45 days According to the Texas administration code, a person who is a graduate nurse holding a temporary permit issued by the board of nursing may administer medication to a resident in the facility without a license or permit - ANSWER- FALSE When considering whether a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of a medication aides HHSC considers the nature and seriousness of the offense - ANSWER- TRUE If a resident does not have an infection disease what precautions must be taken when providing care? - ANSWER- Standard When of the following is the purpose of care planning? - ANSWER- For optimal patient outcomes When HHSC places a person on probation due to a suspended permit, the person may be required to? - ANSWER- Limit practice to the area prescribed by HHSC When adding 0.25 grams + 0.25 gram the total amount is? - ANSWER- 0.5 gram Before submitting a medication aide application for a permit, an applicant must: - ANSWER- Be able to read, write , speak, and understand English

Which factor can influence a medications action? - ANSWER- Dosage strength of a medication Medication aides can treat broken or blistered skin only - ANSWER- FALSE Topical drug preparations (applied to skin) are less concentrated than drug preparations for mucous membranes - ANSWER- FALSE When administering ear drops, the resident should be instructed to remain in the same position for at least how many minutes? - ANSWER- 5 minutes Suppositories are administered where? - ANSWER- Rectally and vaginally When administering ear drop it is okay for the dropper to touch the ear canal if you clean it afterwards - ANSWER- FALSE Which of the following is not a route of administration - ANSWER- Cuticle Before drug administration, a medication aide must: - ANSWER- Prepare medications and equipment and observe the resident Conditions of residents which may modify dosage include: - ANSWER- Age, weight, and sex A prescriptions drug label must list all of the following except? - ANSWER- The nursing facility's name A medication aide may crush a medication prior to administration after obtaining: - ANSWER- Authorization to crush the medication from the licensed nurse on duty or on call and documenting authorization on the residents medication card or its equivalent The definition of a 'stat order' for medication administration is: - ANSWER- An order to be implemented immediately When a medication aide administers a previously ordered PRN medication, the medication aide must: - ANSWER- Document in the residents records the symptoms and the time the symptoms occured A medication aide may administer medications or feedings by way of a tube inserted in a cavity of the body: - ANSWER- FALSE A medication aide must NOT administer drugs from which of the following? - ANSWER- An emergency drug kit Administer the medication because of residents rights - ANSWER- Ensure that the residents record is co signed by the nurse who gave authorization

Which of the following is one of the "8 rights" of medication administration? - ANSWER- Right time When administrating multiple eye drops how much time should you wait between applying drops? - ANSWER- 3-5 minutes When administering a rectal suppository, it is always necessary to remove the wrapper before insertion - ANSWER- TRUE Give "1 tablet QID PRN" means" - ANSWER- One tablet 4 times as needed Right documentation is one of the 8 rights of medication administration - ANSWER- TRUE When documenting administration, a medication aide: - ANSWER- Maintains control of the MAR, has accountability for the MAR, ensures confidentiality of the MAR When administering "1 tablet SL daily as needed", SL means: - ANSWER- Sublingual Give "1 tablet PC TID" - ANSWER- One tablet after meals three times a day Drugs are given to: - ANSWER- Maintain quality of life, relieve symptoms, cure disease When otic anesthetic would be beneficial to a resident with ear pain? - ANSWER- Benzocaine Which medical term would be defined as high potassium in the blood? - ANSWER- Hyperkalemia Cognitive impairment is a normal part of aging. - ANSWER- FALSE Adult doses will be larger than pediatric doses based on body weight - ANSWER- TRUE Synergistic effects of medication may cause unwanted reactions - ANSWER- FALSE The abbreviation for a urinary tract infection is: - ANSWER- UTI Which of the following drugs can be crushed? - ANSWER- Metoprolol tartrate 50 mg What medication is not indicated to treat glaucoma? - ANSWER- Seroquel Which class of drugs is available in topical form? - ANSWER- Steroids, antibiotics, and pain relievers An expectorant is a drug that thickens the mucous. - ANSWER- FALSE