Certified Medication Aide Practice test Updated Version 2023 -2024 Latest Version/ Medication Aide Practice Test Last Minute Revision Material When patients are taking metronida zole ( Flagyl ) , they should avoid which of the following ------- Correct Answer ------- Alcoholic beverages Which is life threatening: a. an allergic reaction b. an adverse drug reaction c. an idiosyncratic drug reaction d. an anaphylactic reaction --------- Correct Answer -------- an anaphylactic reaction A person complains of severe itching. You observe raised, irregular patches on the person's skin. This is called a. a side effect b. an adverse drug reaction c. anaphylaxis d. hives --------- Correct Answer -------- hives A common medication for thyroid problems is levothyroxine ( Synthroid)which one of the following adverse effects can this medication cause ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Fast heart rate The most common side effect of the diabetic drug metformin is what ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Diarrhera What medication is often prescribed for a patient who has depressive disorder symptoms ------- Correc t Answer ------- Amitriptylime Which of the following are used to classify medications ------- Correct Answer ------- Actions or imdications Witch of the following is the action of antiviral ------- Correct Answer ------- Prevent the virus from making mo re virus Diuretics are ordered first for high blood pressure for all of the following reasons except which one ------- Correct Answer ------- They decrease urination Diuretics are medications that are primarily prescribed for a patient who has which of the following conditions ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Swelling of the feet and ankles Which of the following may cause a medication error ------- Correct Answer ------- Talking with coleagues while administering medications Many medications have side effects .which of the following is a side effect that the medication aide should watch for war giving an antidysrhythmic medication ------- Correct Answer ------- Low heart rate A medication is given for anxiety but causes the resident to become more anxi ous this is called a ------- Correct Answer ------- Paradoxical effect A couple of antipsychotic medication are know to have caused cases of muscle pain and muscle breakdown. This type of drug reaction is known as what ? ------- Correct Answer ------- A idiosyncratic When the drug naloxone is administered to block the effects of an opioid narcotic , the drug action is know as which type ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Antagonist Requip is medication used to decrease restless leg syndrome and as a treatment for Parkin sonism by mimicking dopamine in the brain .what type of drug is requip ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Agonist Levothyroxine ( syndrome ) should be administered early in the morning ,on an empty stomach ,and the resident ------- Correct Answer ------- Should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking Metoclopramide ( Reglan ) is given when ? ------- Correct Answer ------- 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime Which of following is not a side effect of phenytoin ( Dilantin) ------- Correct Answe r ------
- Sleepiness What is the average daily dose of the oral hypoglycemic agent glyburide ( glucotrol) -----
-- Correct Answer ------- 2.5 mg to 20 mg Qd b Diazepam is a medication used for anti - anxiety and seizure control . Diazepam is a controlled s ubstance . To which class / schedule does diazepam belong ------- Correct Answer ------- Class IV Clarinex is a medication that is available as an over - the - counter drug . The drug's action is to reduce what ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Allergy sym ptoms When given with calcium , which of the following supplements increase the body's absorption of the calcium A . Vitamin D B. Vitamin C C . Vitamin A D . Vitamin E ------- Correct Answer ------- Vitamin D Sedative - hypnotic drugs are use d to help clients do what ------- Correct Answer ------- Fall asleep Benzodiazepines are short - acting sedative - hypnotics . Which of the following is a benzodiazepine ------- Correct Answer ------- Diazepam What is the one side effect of anti - Parkinson's medication ------- Correct Answer ------- Rapid involuntary move ment A reduction in which substance causes the symptoms of Parkinson's disease ------- Correct Answer ------- Dopamine Insuline is administered by which route ------- Correct Answer ------- Subcutaneously A resident is scheduled to receive oral ibuprofe n for chronic arthritic pain: however , the resident is unable to swallow . The nurse must be informed because this is a problem with which of the following rights of medication administration ? ------- Correct Answer ---
---- The right route What do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? -------- Correct Answer --------- Ask the nurse What do you do if a med is too b ig for a resident to swallow? -------- Correct Answer -----
---- Report to the nurse How many mL is in a teaspoon? -------- Correct Answer --------- 5 mL How many mL is in a tablespoon? -------- Correct Answer --------- 15 mL What type of medication is given first? -------- Correct Answer --------- oral medications What should you always do before giving a patient a medication? -------- Correct Answer --------- use two personal identifiers What type of drug has the slowest rate of absorption? -------- Correct Answer --------- oral drugs What is sublingual? -------- Correct Answer --------- under the tounge What is buccal? -------- Correct Answer ------- -- inside cheek
- Sleepiness What is the average daily dose of the oral hypoglycemic agent glyburide ( glucotrol) -----
-- Correct Answer ------- 2.5 mg to 20 mg Qd b Diazepam is a medication used for anti - anxiety and seizure control . Diazepam is a controlled s ubstance . To which class / schedule does diazepam belong ------- Correct Answer ------- Class IV Clarinex is a medication that is available as an over - the - counter drug . The drug's action is to reduce what ? ------- Correct Answer ------- Allergy sym ptoms When given with calcium , which of the following supplements increase the body's absorption of the calcium A . Vitamin D B. Vitamin C C . Vitamin A D . Vitamin E ------- Correct Answer ------- Vitamin D Sedative - hypnotic drugs are use d to help clients do what ------- Correct Answer ------- Fall asleep Benzodiazepines are short - acting sedative - hypnotics . Which of the following is a benzodiazepine ------- Correct Answer ------- Diazepam What is the one side effect of anti - Parkinson's medication ------- Correct Answer ------- Rapid involuntary move ment A reduction in which substance causes the symptoms of Parkinson's disease ------- Correct Answer ------- Dopamine Insuline is administered by which route ------- Correct Answer ------- Subcutaneously A resident is scheduled to receive oral ibuprofe n for chronic arthritic pain: however , the resident is unable to swallow . The nurse must be informed because this is a problem with which of the following rights of medication administration ? ------- Correct Answer ---
---- The right route What do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? -------- Correct Answer --------- Ask the nurse What do you do if a med is too b ig for a resident to swallow? -------- Correct Answer -----
---- Report to the nurse How many mL is in a teaspoon? -------- Correct Answer --------- 5 mL How many mL is in a tablespoon? -------- Correct Answer --------- 15 mL What type of medication is given first? -------- Correct Answer --------- oral medications What should you always do before giving a patient a medication? -------- Correct Answer --------- use two personal identifiers What type of drug has the slowest rate of absorption? -------- Correct Answer --------- oral drugs What is sublingual? -------- Correct Answer --------- under the tounge What is buccal? -------- Correct Answer ------- -- inside cheek
