Texas Medication Aide Test Questions
And Answers
\Q\.OD - ANSWERS✔-right eye
\Q\.opthalmic - ANSWERS✔-pertaining to the eye
\Q\.antiviral drugs - ANSWERS✔-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
\Q\.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
\Q\.Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWERS✔-enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
\Q\.medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWERS✔-codeine
, \Q\.Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWERS✔-Liquefies mucous secretions
allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
\Q\.medication aides must report a change of address or contact information
within how many days? - ANSWERS✔-30 days
\Q\.Pathogens are - ANSWERS✔-microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
\Q\.patch medications are administered - ANSWERS✔-topical (transdermal)
\Q\.Suspension - ANSWERS✔-A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily
separated by settling or filtration
\Q\.NAR - ANSWERS✔-Nurse Aide Registry
\Q\.MAR - ANSWERS✔-medication administration record
\Q\.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.
\Q\.0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - ANSWERS✔-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
And Answers
\Q\.OD - ANSWERS✔-right eye
\Q\.opthalmic - ANSWERS✔-pertaining to the eye
\Q\.antiviral drugs - ANSWERS✔-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
\Q\.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
\Q\.Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWERS✔-enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
\Q\.medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWERS✔-codeine
, \Q\.Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWERS✔-Liquefies mucous secretions
allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
\Q\.medication aides must report a change of address or contact information
within how many days? - ANSWERS✔-30 days
\Q\.Pathogens are - ANSWERS✔-microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
\Q\.patch medications are administered - ANSWERS✔-topical (transdermal)
\Q\.Suspension - ANSWERS✔-A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily
separated by settling or filtration
\Q\.NAR - ANSWERS✔-Nurse Aide Registry
\Q\.MAR - ANSWERS✔-medication administration record
\Q\.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.
\Q\.0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - ANSWERS✔-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
