Med Aide - Chapter 1 Exam Questions
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Which of the following is the most important step before administering medication to a patient?
- Administering the medication immediately
✔✔ Verifying the patient's identity
- Checking the medication’s expiration date
- Asking the patient if they want the medication
What should you do if a patient refuses to take their medication?
- Insist that they take it immediately
✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the healthcare provider
- Discard the medication
- Administer it later without informing them
Which type of medication is administered by placing it under the tongue for absorption?
- Oral tablet
✔✔ Sublingual
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, - Intravenous
- Topical ointment
What is the best practice when storing medications in a healthcare facility?
✔✔ Store them according to the manufacturer’s instructions and facility protocols
- Keep them at room temperature only
- Store them in a refrigerator regardless of instructions
- Leave them on the counter for easy access
Which of the following is a common side effect of many medications that med aides should be
aware of?
✔✔ Drowsiness
- Improved vision
- Increased energy levels
- Enhanced hearing
What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide when observing a patient after
medication administration?
- Leaving immediately after administering the medication
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Graded A+
Which of the following is the most important step before administering medication to a patient?
- Administering the medication immediately
✔✔ Verifying the patient's identity
- Checking the medication’s expiration date
- Asking the patient if they want the medication
What should you do if a patient refuses to take their medication?
- Insist that they take it immediately
✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the healthcare provider
- Discard the medication
- Administer it later without informing them
Which type of medication is administered by placing it under the tongue for absorption?
- Oral tablet
✔✔ Sublingual
1
, - Intravenous
- Topical ointment
What is the best practice when storing medications in a healthcare facility?
✔✔ Store them according to the manufacturer’s instructions and facility protocols
- Keep them at room temperature only
- Store them in a refrigerator regardless of instructions
- Leave them on the counter for easy access
Which of the following is a common side effect of many medications that med aides should be
aware of?
✔✔ Drowsiness
- Improved vision
- Increased energy levels
- Enhanced hearing
What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide when observing a patient after
medication administration?
- Leaving immediately after administering the medication
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