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MEDICATION AIDE EXAM (TRUE/FALSE) - ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | COMPLETE COURSE REVIEW |
50 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 1
Statement: The "Six Rights" of medication administration include Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose,
Right Route, Right Time, and Right Documentation.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The "Six Rights" of medication administration are: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right
Route, Right Time, and Right Documentation. These are the foundation of safe medication administration
and must be verified before giving any medication.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 2
Statement: A Medication Aide is authorized to administer intravenous (IV) medications.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: Medication Aides are NOT authorized to administer intravenous (IV) medications. This is outside
the scope of practice for MAs. MAs are limited to administering oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, and inhalation
medications.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 3
Statement: If a resident refuses to take their medication, the MA should crush the medication and hide it in
food.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The MA must respect the resident's right to refuse medication. The MA should document the
refusal and notify the supervising nurse. Medications should never be forced or hidden in food.
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TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 4
Statement: The MA should verify the resident's identity by checking the ID band and asking the resident to
state their name and date of birth.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The MA must verify the resident's identity using at least two identifiers, such as checking the ID
band and asking the resident to state their name and date of birth. This ensures the medication is given to the
correct resident.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 5
Statement: A side effect is an unexpected, harmful effect of a medication.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: A side effect is a predictable, expected effect of a medication that is usually mild. An adverse
reaction is an unexpected, harmful effect that requires medical attention. Both should be reported.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 6
Statement: The correct route for sublingual medication administration is to place the medication under the
tongue.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue, where they dissolve and are absorbed directly
into the bloodstream. The MA should instruct the resident not to swallow or chew the medication.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 7
Statement: The correct abbreviation for "by mouth" is IV.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The correct abbreviation for "by mouth" is PO, which stands for per os. IV stands for intravenous.
The MA must know the correct abbreviations for medication administration.
MEDICATION AIDE EXAM (TRUE/FALSE) - ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | COMPLETE COURSE REVIEW |
50 VERIFIED Q&A | COMPLETE RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED - A+ GRADED
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 1
Statement: The "Six Rights" of medication administration include Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose,
Right Route, Right Time, and Right Documentation.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The "Six Rights" of medication administration are: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right
Route, Right Time, and Right Documentation. These are the foundation of safe medication administration
and must be verified before giving any medication.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 2
Statement: A Medication Aide is authorized to administer intravenous (IV) medications.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: Medication Aides are NOT authorized to administer intravenous (IV) medications. This is outside
the scope of practice for MAs. MAs are limited to administering oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, and inhalation
medications.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 3
Statement: If a resident refuses to take their medication, the MA should crush the medication and hide it in
food.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The MA must respect the resident's right to refuse medication. The MA should document the
refusal and notify the supervising nurse. Medications should never be forced or hidden in food.
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TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 4
Statement: The MA should verify the resident's identity by checking the ID band and asking the resident to
state their name and date of birth.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The MA must verify the resident's identity using at least two identifiers, such as checking the ID
band and asking the resident to state their name and date of birth. This ensures the medication is given to the
correct resident.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 5
Statement: A side effect is an unexpected, harmful effect of a medication.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: A side effect is a predictable, expected effect of a medication that is usually mild. An adverse
reaction is an unexpected, harmful effect that requires medical attention. Both should be reported.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 6
Statement: The correct route for sublingual medication administration is to place the medication under the
tongue.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue, where they dissolve and are absorbed directly
into the bloodstream. The MA should instruct the resident not to swallow or chew the medication.
TRUE/FALSE QUESTION 7
Statement: The correct abbreviation for "by mouth" is IV.
A. False
B. True
Rationale: The correct abbreviation for "by mouth" is PO, which stands for per os. IV stands for intravenous.
The MA must know the correct abbreviations for medication administration.
