MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2024

MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2024 What do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? – ANSWER Ask the nurse What do you do if a med is too big for a resident to swallow? – ANSWER Report to the nurse How many mL is in a teaspoon? – ANSWER 5 mL How many mL is in a tablespoon? – ANSWER 15 mL What type of medication is given first? – ANSWER oral medications What should you always do before giving a patient a medication? – ANSWER use two personal identifiers What type of drug has the slowest rate of absorption? – ANSWER oral drugs What is sublingual? – ANSWER under the tounge What is buccal? – ANSWER inside cheek Where are most drugs metabolized? – ANSWER in the liver At what temperature is insulin typically stored at? – ANSWER room temperature How should topical medications be applied? – ANSWER in a thin layer What must you do with all medicated lotions? – ANSWER shake them first What should you instruct patient to do after giving eye drops or applying eye ointment? - ANSWER gently close their eyes Whats a common side effect of glaucoma drops? – ANSWER temporary redness and stinging Medications used to soften earwax is called? – ANSWER cerumenolytics What must you do when giving nasal spray? – ANSWER be sure to use an alcohol swab to clean before switching nostrils How long do you wait in-between giving two inhalation drugs? – ANSWER one minute What position should a patient be in before giving vaginal medications? – ANSWER lithotomy What type of drug treats pain but also inflammation and swelling? – ANSWER NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) What is a common symptom of a blood clot? – ANSWER pain and swelling in lower leg What suppresses the cough? – ANSWER antitussives What thins the mucus? - ANSWER exporants When should you give thyroid medications? – ANSWER 1-2 hours after meals When should you give Fosamax (to treat PMS) – ANSWER 30 minutes before meals with water