Med Aide - Chapter 4 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
What is the difference between a prescription and a medication
order?
A) A medication order is for generic medication and a prescription
is for a brand name.
B) A prescription if filled by a pharmacist and a medication order is
for an OTC medication.
C) A prescription medication is taken fro a long period of time and a
medication order is a one-time dose.
D) Medication orders are filled in a healthcare setting while
prescriptions are filled on an outpatient basis. -
correct answer ✅D) Medication orders are filled in a healthcare
setting while prescriptions are filled on an outpatient basis.
Which of the following providers is authorized to order
medications?
A) Registered Nurse (RN)
B) Medication Aide (MA)
C) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
D) Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) -
correct answer ✅C) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
When a medication aide is given a stat medication order he should:
, Med Aide - Chapter 4 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
A) Administer the medication immediately.
B) Tell the practitioner that receiving medication orders is beyond
his scope of practice.
C) Put the order in writing and give it to the nurse.
D) Call the resident's primary care doctor to verify the order. -
correct answer ✅B) Tell the practitioner that receiving medication
orders is beyond his scope of practice.
On a medication order, the strength of a medication refers to:
A) The amount of time it requires to become effective.
B) The quantity of doses per order.
C) The amount of active ingredients in one unit.
D) The total amount of active ingredient per dose. -
correct answer ✅C) The amount of active ingredients in one unit.
Which of the following is true regarding the information contained
in a MAR and an eMAR?
A) A MAR is an internal document and an eMAR is a legal record.
B) A MAR contains only information concerning current
medications while an eMAR is a record of past medications.
C) An eMAR is used in hospitals and a MAR is used in LTC facilities.
Questions and Answers 2026
What is the difference between a prescription and a medication
order?
A) A medication order is for generic medication and a prescription
is for a brand name.
B) A prescription if filled by a pharmacist and a medication order is
for an OTC medication.
C) A prescription medication is taken fro a long period of time and a
medication order is a one-time dose.
D) Medication orders are filled in a healthcare setting while
prescriptions are filled on an outpatient basis. -
correct answer ✅D) Medication orders are filled in a healthcare
setting while prescriptions are filled on an outpatient basis.
Which of the following providers is authorized to order
medications?
A) Registered Nurse (RN)
B) Medication Aide (MA)
C) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
D) Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) -
correct answer ✅C) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
When a medication aide is given a stat medication order he should:
, Med Aide - Chapter 4 Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
A) Administer the medication immediately.
B) Tell the practitioner that receiving medication orders is beyond
his scope of practice.
C) Put the order in writing and give it to the nurse.
D) Call the resident's primary care doctor to verify the order. -
correct answer ✅B) Tell the practitioner that receiving medication
orders is beyond his scope of practice.
On a medication order, the strength of a medication refers to:
A) The amount of time it requires to become effective.
B) The quantity of doses per order.
C) The amount of active ingredients in one unit.
D) The total amount of active ingredient per dose. -
correct answer ✅C) The amount of active ingredients in one unit.
Which of the following is true regarding the information contained
in a MAR and an eMAR?
A) A MAR is an internal document and an eMAR is a legal record.
B) A MAR contains only information concerning current
medications while an eMAR is a record of past medications.
C) An eMAR is used in hospitals and a MAR is used in LTC facilities.
