CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE PRACTICE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
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◉ Antispasmodic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and probiotics
are all associated with the treatment of which gastrointestinal
condition? Answer: irritable bowel syndrome
◉ How does grapefruit change the effects of statin drugs? Answer: It
increases the effects
◉ A(n) __________________ may be ordered for a resident with asthma
to control symptoms on a regular basis; a _______________ may be
ordered as "rescue" medications for use during an attack. Answer:
Inhaled corticosteroid; fast-acting bronchodilator
◉ When should medication administration be documented? Answer:
Immediately after the medication is administered to the resident
◉ Medications administered to the eye may be called ophthalmic,
optic, or ______________ medications. Answer: ocular
,◉ When are the three safety checks performed before a drug is
administered? Answer: When the drug is removed from storage,
when it is removed from its packaging, and when it is replaced in
storage
◉ Where should the label on a liquid medication be while the
medication aide pours it into the medication cup? Answer: Facing
the medication aide's palm
◉ What might a medication aide do after administering oral
medications to ensure they have been swallowed? Answer: Check
the resident's mouth
◉ Which of the following is an acceptable location for a medication
aide to place a buccal tablet? Answer: Between the gums and the
lower lip
◉ ADME stands for Answer: absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion
◉ DMARDs are drugs used in the treatment of Answer: rheumatoid
arthritis
◉ How does a medication aide indicate on the MAR that a
medication has been administered? Answer: By initialing the MAR
,◉ Antiviral medications for influenza are usually most effective
when taken Answer: As early as possible in the course of the illness
◉ Where are ophthalmic medications administered? Answer: Into
the inside of the lower eyelid
◉ Which of the following side effects is a systemic side effect?
Answer: Hypertension resulting from use of an oral corticosteroid
◉ Residents with gout whose symptoms are not controlled by diet
may be prescribed a medication that reduces ________________ in the
body. Answer: uric acid
◉ What is the reason for pulling back and up on the outside edge of
the ear when administering otic medications? Answer: This
straightens the ear canal.
◉ Residents taking immunosuppressants must be observed closely
for Answer: signs of infection
◉ A controlled release medication usually has a ______________ that
affects how it is processed in the body Answer: coating
, ◉ Residents who take diuretics must be monitored to ensure that
_____________ and _____________ are maintained at healthy levels.
Answer: Fluid balance; potassium
◉ Which of the following is true about transdermal medications?
Answer: The old patch should be removed before a new patch is
placed.
◉ If a medication classified as a controlled substance must be
destroyed or disposed of, this task generally must be performed
Answer: With two staff members present
◉ A nurse determines that a resident should receive acetaminophen
for a headache, as indicated on her MAR. The medication aide
instead administers aspirin. Which of the following is true? Answer:
This medication error may be significant, depending on the resident,
and needs to be reported.
◉ Mrs. Okonta has a PRN order for a nebulized medication. A nurse
assesses Mrs. Okonta and assigns Janet, a medication aide, to
administer the nebulized medication. State law and facility policy
allow MAs to administer this type of drug. Which of the following is
true? Answer: Janet can administer this medication only to Mrs.
Okonta and only when directed by the nurse.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Antispasmodic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and probiotics
are all associated with the treatment of which gastrointestinal
condition? Answer: irritable bowel syndrome
◉ How does grapefruit change the effects of statin drugs? Answer: It
increases the effects
◉ A(n) __________________ may be ordered for a resident with asthma
to control symptoms on a regular basis; a _______________ may be
ordered as "rescue" medications for use during an attack. Answer:
Inhaled corticosteroid; fast-acting bronchodilator
◉ When should medication administration be documented? Answer:
Immediately after the medication is administered to the resident
◉ Medications administered to the eye may be called ophthalmic,
optic, or ______________ medications. Answer: ocular
,◉ When are the three safety checks performed before a drug is
administered? Answer: When the drug is removed from storage,
when it is removed from its packaging, and when it is replaced in
storage
◉ Where should the label on a liquid medication be while the
medication aide pours it into the medication cup? Answer: Facing
the medication aide's palm
◉ What might a medication aide do after administering oral
medications to ensure they have been swallowed? Answer: Check
the resident's mouth
◉ Which of the following is an acceptable location for a medication
aide to place a buccal tablet? Answer: Between the gums and the
lower lip
◉ ADME stands for Answer: absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion
◉ DMARDs are drugs used in the treatment of Answer: rheumatoid
arthritis
◉ How does a medication aide indicate on the MAR that a
medication has been administered? Answer: By initialing the MAR
,◉ Antiviral medications for influenza are usually most effective
when taken Answer: As early as possible in the course of the illness
◉ Where are ophthalmic medications administered? Answer: Into
the inside of the lower eyelid
◉ Which of the following side effects is a systemic side effect?
Answer: Hypertension resulting from use of an oral corticosteroid
◉ Residents with gout whose symptoms are not controlled by diet
may be prescribed a medication that reduces ________________ in the
body. Answer: uric acid
◉ What is the reason for pulling back and up on the outside edge of
the ear when administering otic medications? Answer: This
straightens the ear canal.
◉ Residents taking immunosuppressants must be observed closely
for Answer: signs of infection
◉ A controlled release medication usually has a ______________ that
affects how it is processed in the body Answer: coating
, ◉ Residents who take diuretics must be monitored to ensure that
_____________ and _____________ are maintained at healthy levels.
Answer: Fluid balance; potassium
◉ Which of the following is true about transdermal medications?
Answer: The old patch should be removed before a new patch is
placed.
◉ If a medication classified as a controlled substance must be
destroyed or disposed of, this task generally must be performed
Answer: With two staff members present
◉ A nurse determines that a resident should receive acetaminophen
for a headache, as indicated on her MAR. The medication aide
instead administers aspirin. Which of the following is true? Answer:
This medication error may be significant, depending on the resident,
and needs to be reported.
◉ Mrs. Okonta has a PRN order for a nebulized medication. A nurse
assesses Mrs. Okonta and assigns Janet, a medication aide, to
administer the nebulized medication. State law and facility policy
allow MAs to administer this type of drug. Which of the following is
true? Answer: Janet can administer this medication only to Mrs.
Okonta and only when directed by the nurse.
