MEDICATION AIDE EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Suspension - ANS-a liquid holding un-dissolved particles of the medication, The
liquid must be shaken before giving, which allows the particles to be evenly
distributed throughout the liquid. Shaking allows for accurate dosing.
Syrup - ANS-liquid medications are dissolved in a sugar water to disguise the
taste.
Tablet - ANS-Medication that is a solid and molded into a round or oval shape. can
be swallowed whole, chewed, crushed, cut in half (if scored), placed under the
tongue or inside the cheek or in the vagina depending on the medication and its
action.
List the 6 rights - ANS-resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
MAR - ANS-medication administration record
who is the last individual to double check a medication before it is administered to the
patient - ANS-medication aide
ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be
the best response? - ANS-Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication
dosage.
what is another name for a prescription? - ANS-order
who is responsible for assessing, developing and coordinating a plan of care based on
the identified health problems and assessment of the client? - ANS-RN
negligence - ANS-The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable
person would exercise in similar circumstances.
true or false: personal care aid supervisors, who are non licensed persons may
supervise medication aides in some facilities. - ANS-true
ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an
example of - ANS-negligence
, the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms. Snowden her scheduled
methotrexate however she charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont
matter since its just one dose. This is an example of: - ANS-fraud
the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket bc she can get $25 per
pill on the street. this is known as - ANS-diversion
define the term medication error - ANS-when a drug is given any other way than
how it was prescribed
when in doubt you should : - ANS-ASK
if it doesnt seem clear - ANS-stop and ask
interruptions or distractions can cause medication errors. what must we do to prevent
this - ANS-stay focused avoid distractions until med pass is done
ms. rivera tells you she does not usually take a red pill what should you do - ANS-
recheck the MAR
mr. AKinyemi has an unusual med order. He is to get 4 of the same capsules in one
dose of a prescribed med. what would you do to prevent a medication error. - ANS-
notify the RN
what does the abbreviation HIPPA stand for - ANS-health insurance portability and
accountability act.
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
who is repsponsible for signing the informed consent form for a child or incompetent
adult. - ANS-parent or legal guardian
define the term drug - ANS-a chemical substance admisinistered as a medication
for an ailment or used in the preparation for medication .
Mandy is passing meds on her assigned hall. she gives ms. P her - ANS-
how many 8 ounce cups of water should you offer a patient when administering their
meds? - ANS-1
true or false: when administering meds, you should give meds to clients who do not
require assistance first - ANS-true
before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained - ANS-pulse
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Suspension - ANS-a liquid holding un-dissolved particles of the medication, The
liquid must be shaken before giving, which allows the particles to be evenly
distributed throughout the liquid. Shaking allows for accurate dosing.
Syrup - ANS-liquid medications are dissolved in a sugar water to disguise the
taste.
Tablet - ANS-Medication that is a solid and molded into a round or oval shape. can
be swallowed whole, chewed, crushed, cut in half (if scored), placed under the
tongue or inside the cheek or in the vagina depending on the medication and its
action.
List the 6 rights - ANS-resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
MAR - ANS-medication administration record
who is the last individual to double check a medication before it is administered to the
patient - ANS-medication aide
ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be
the best response? - ANS-Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication
dosage.
what is another name for a prescription? - ANS-order
who is responsible for assessing, developing and coordinating a plan of care based on
the identified health problems and assessment of the client? - ANS-RN
negligence - ANS-The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable
person would exercise in similar circumstances.
true or false: personal care aid supervisors, who are non licensed persons may
supervise medication aides in some facilities. - ANS-true
ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an
example of - ANS-negligence
, the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms. Snowden her scheduled
methotrexate however she charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont
matter since its just one dose. This is an example of: - ANS-fraud
the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket bc she can get $25 per
pill on the street. this is known as - ANS-diversion
define the term medication error - ANS-when a drug is given any other way than
how it was prescribed
when in doubt you should : - ANS-ASK
if it doesnt seem clear - ANS-stop and ask
interruptions or distractions can cause medication errors. what must we do to prevent
this - ANS-stay focused avoid distractions until med pass is done
ms. rivera tells you she does not usually take a red pill what should you do - ANS-
recheck the MAR
mr. AKinyemi has an unusual med order. He is to get 4 of the same capsules in one
dose of a prescribed med. what would you do to prevent a medication error. - ANS-
notify the RN
what does the abbreviation HIPPA stand for - ANS-health insurance portability and
accountability act.
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
who is repsponsible for signing the informed consent form for a child or incompetent
adult. - ANS-parent or legal guardian
define the term drug - ANS-a chemical substance admisinistered as a medication
for an ailment or used in the preparation for medication .
Mandy is passing meds on her assigned hall. she gives ms. P her - ANS-
how many 8 ounce cups of water should you offer a patient when administering their
meds? - ANS-1
true or false: when administering meds, you should give meds to clients who do not
require assistance first - ANS-true
before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained - ANS-pulse
