MEDICATION AIDE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the reason for pulling back and up on the outside edge of
the ear when administering otic medications? Answer: This
straightens the ear canal.
◉ Residents taking immunosuppressants must be observed closely
for Answer: signs of infection
◉ A controlled release medication usually has a ______________ that
affects how it is processed in the body Answer: coating
◉ Residents who take diuretics must be monitored to ensure that
_____________ and _____________ are maintained at healthy levels.
Answer: Fluid balance; potassium
◉ Which of the following is true about transdermal medications?
Answer: The old patch should be removed before a new patch is
placed.
,◉ If a medication classified as a controlled substance must be
destroyed or disposed of, this task generally must be performed
Answer: With two staff members present
◉ A nurse determines that a resident should receive acetaminophen
for a headache, as indicated on her MAR. The medication aide
instead administers aspirin. Which of the following is true? Answer:
This medication error may be significant, depending on the resident,
and needs to be reported.
◉ Mrs. Okonta has a PRN order for a nebulized medication. A nurse
assesses Mrs. Okonta and assigns Janet, a medication aide, to
administer the nebulized medication. State law and facility policy
allow MAs to administer this type of drug. Which of the following is
true? Answer: Janet can administer this medication only to Mrs.
Okonta and only when directed by the nurse.
◉ A resident experiencing insulin reaction needs to receive
____________ immediately. Answer: glucose
◉ What follow-up documentation may be required after a PRN
medication is administered? Answer: The resident's response to the
medication
,◉ Residents who take antimotility agents must be observed to
ensure they do not experience ______________ as a result. Answer:
constipation
◉ What should an MA do if a resident says his medication does not
look like the correct one and that he does not want to take it?
Answer: Inform the nurse that the resident is unsure about a
medication
◉ When should a medication error be reported? Answer: As soon as
it occurs
◉ Which of the following is true of medications that are past their
expiration date? Answer: They should not be administered.
◉ Psoriasis and eczema may both be treated with Answer: topical
corticosteroids
◉ Which of these drug classes is associated with increased risk of
bleeding in the digestive tract? Answer: NSAIDs
◉ Bisphosphonates, ordered to treat osteoporosis, must be
administered Answer: First thing in the morning, before any other
medicine, food, or drinks
, ◉ Which of these medications may be ordered for a resident who
has had a stroke or who is considered to be at high risk for a stroke?
Answer: Clopidogrel (Plavix)
◉ HIV/AIDS is treated with a combination of different drugs. This is
known as Answer: antiretroviral therapy
◉ Which of these sets of drug classes may be ordered for a resident
with coronary artery disease? Answer: Statins, ACE inhibitors,
antiplatelet agents
◉ What should a medication aide ask a resident to do before
administering an intranasal medication? Answer: blow his nose
◉ Which of the following respiratory illnesses usually requires
treatment with antibiotics? Answer: pneumonia
◉ _______________ is a common symptom of urinary tract infection in
elderly people. Answer: confusion
◉ Which of the following is true about medications for kidney
failure? Answer: Residents with kidney failure may take
antihypertensive drugs and statins.
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the reason for pulling back and up on the outside edge of
the ear when administering otic medications? Answer: This
straightens the ear canal.
◉ Residents taking immunosuppressants must be observed closely
for Answer: signs of infection
◉ A controlled release medication usually has a ______________ that
affects how it is processed in the body Answer: coating
◉ Residents who take diuretics must be monitored to ensure that
_____________ and _____________ are maintained at healthy levels.
Answer: Fluid balance; potassium
◉ Which of the following is true about transdermal medications?
Answer: The old patch should be removed before a new patch is
placed.
,◉ If a medication classified as a controlled substance must be
destroyed or disposed of, this task generally must be performed
Answer: With two staff members present
◉ A nurse determines that a resident should receive acetaminophen
for a headache, as indicated on her MAR. The medication aide
instead administers aspirin. Which of the following is true? Answer:
This medication error may be significant, depending on the resident,
and needs to be reported.
◉ Mrs. Okonta has a PRN order for a nebulized medication. A nurse
assesses Mrs. Okonta and assigns Janet, a medication aide, to
administer the nebulized medication. State law and facility policy
allow MAs to administer this type of drug. Which of the following is
true? Answer: Janet can administer this medication only to Mrs.
Okonta and only when directed by the nurse.
◉ A resident experiencing insulin reaction needs to receive
____________ immediately. Answer: glucose
◉ What follow-up documentation may be required after a PRN
medication is administered? Answer: The resident's response to the
medication
,◉ Residents who take antimotility agents must be observed to
ensure they do not experience ______________ as a result. Answer:
constipation
◉ What should an MA do if a resident says his medication does not
look like the correct one and that he does not want to take it?
Answer: Inform the nurse that the resident is unsure about a
medication
◉ When should a medication error be reported? Answer: As soon as
it occurs
◉ Which of the following is true of medications that are past their
expiration date? Answer: They should not be administered.
◉ Psoriasis and eczema may both be treated with Answer: topical
corticosteroids
◉ Which of these drug classes is associated with increased risk of
bleeding in the digestive tract? Answer: NSAIDs
◉ Bisphosphonates, ordered to treat osteoporosis, must be
administered Answer: First thing in the morning, before any other
medicine, food, or drinks
, ◉ Which of these medications may be ordered for a resident who
has had a stroke or who is considered to be at high risk for a stroke?
Answer: Clopidogrel (Plavix)
◉ HIV/AIDS is treated with a combination of different drugs. This is
known as Answer: antiretroviral therapy
◉ Which of these sets of drug classes may be ordered for a resident
with coronary artery disease? Answer: Statins, ACE inhibitors,
antiplatelet agents
◉ What should a medication aide ask a resident to do before
administering an intranasal medication? Answer: blow his nose
◉ Which of the following respiratory illnesses usually requires
treatment with antibiotics? Answer: pneumonia
◉ _______________ is a common symptom of urinary tract infection in
elderly people. Answer: confusion
◉ Which of the following is true about medications for kidney
failure? Answer: Residents with kidney failure may take
antihypertensive drugs and statins.
