CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
What are the three factors that affect drug absorption? Age, Sex, Weight
What are the Seven Rights of Drug Administration?1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right Route 5.) Right Time 6.)
Right Documentation
7.) Right Technique
What is the total number of course hours required toA total of 75 course hours: 50 hours in class and 25 hours in clinical.
become a Certified Medication Aide (CMA)?
What should you do if a friend approaches you while
Explain
youto your friend that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the
are giving medications? medications.
What should you do if you accidentally give a patient
Immediately
two tell the nurse or your supervisor.
aspirin tablets instead of one?
When should you call your supervisor if you feel Call
sick your supervisor at 10 am.
before your shift?
What is considered normal blood pressure? 120/8mmHg.
0
How many drops of Isopto Carpine should be given
2 drops
to of Isopto Carpine.
the right eye three times a day?
What does 'BID' mean in medication administration?
Twice a day.
What is the purpose of Lipitor? It works against high fat (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
What should you do if you hear heartbeats immediately
Wait three minutes with the cuff off, then repeat the blood pressure and pump the
upon releasing the thumb screw of the blood pressure
cuff 30 mmHg higher.
cuff?
, What does 'ophthalmic' refer to in medicationIt refers to application to the eye.
application?
What signs of fluid retention should you report as aWeight gain and Edema.
CMA?
What cardiovascular side effect might Mrs. White beDecreased Blood Pressure.
experiencing if she feels dizzy when standing up suddenly?
What medication might Mr. Black be taking if he seesA medication that is rising to toxic levels, possibly Digoxin.
halos around lighted objects?
What should you check before giving anti-inflammatoryCheck to see if the patient has eaten recently or give the medicine with food.
medication to a patient?
What do antitussives do? They control coughs.
What do expectorants/mucolytics do? They liquefy and loosen mucus, making it easier to expectorate.
What should you check before administering DigoxinCheck the patient's heart rate and any signs of toxicity.
(Lanoxin)?
What is the minimum pulse rate at which digoxin shouldBelow 60 beats per minute.
not be administered?
What does 'enteric coated' mean regarding aspirin? It dissolves in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation.
How should a suspension medication be preparedShake the bottle then pour the medicine.
before use?
What does the endocrine system consist of? Glands that release hormones controlling the body's activities and growth.
What is a common disorder of the endocrine system? Diabetes Mellitus.
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinalTo break down, transport, and absorb nutrients from food and remove waste.
system?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
What are the three factors that affect drug absorption? Age, Sex, Weight
What are the Seven Rights of Drug Administration?1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right Route 5.) Right Time 6.)
Right Documentation
7.) Right Technique
What is the total number of course hours required toA total of 75 course hours: 50 hours in class and 25 hours in clinical.
become a Certified Medication Aide (CMA)?
What should you do if a friend approaches you while
Explain
youto your friend that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the
are giving medications? medications.
What should you do if you accidentally give a patient
Immediately
two tell the nurse or your supervisor.
aspirin tablets instead of one?
When should you call your supervisor if you feel Call
sick your supervisor at 10 am.
before your shift?
What is considered normal blood pressure? 120/8mmHg.
0
How many drops of Isopto Carpine should be given
2 drops
to of Isopto Carpine.
the right eye three times a day?
What does 'BID' mean in medication administration?
Twice a day.
What is the purpose of Lipitor? It works against high fat (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
What should you do if you hear heartbeats immediately
Wait three minutes with the cuff off, then repeat the blood pressure and pump the
upon releasing the thumb screw of the blood pressure
cuff 30 mmHg higher.
cuff?
, What does 'ophthalmic' refer to in medicationIt refers to application to the eye.
application?
What signs of fluid retention should you report as aWeight gain and Edema.
CMA?
What cardiovascular side effect might Mrs. White beDecreased Blood Pressure.
experiencing if she feels dizzy when standing up suddenly?
What medication might Mr. Black be taking if he seesA medication that is rising to toxic levels, possibly Digoxin.
halos around lighted objects?
What should you check before giving anti-inflammatoryCheck to see if the patient has eaten recently or give the medicine with food.
medication to a patient?
What do antitussives do? They control coughs.
What do expectorants/mucolytics do? They liquefy and loosen mucus, making it easier to expectorate.
What should you check before administering DigoxinCheck the patient's heart rate and any signs of toxicity.
(Lanoxin)?
What is the minimum pulse rate at which digoxin shouldBelow 60 beats per minute.
not be administered?
What does 'enteric coated' mean regarding aspirin? It dissolves in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation.
How should a suspension medication be preparedShake the bottle then pour the medicine.
before use?
What does the endocrine system consist of? Glands that release hormones controlling the body's activities and growth.
What is a common disorder of the endocrine system? Diabetes Mellitus.
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinalTo break down, transport, and absorb nutrients from food and remove waste.
system?
