CMA KS State Exam Review, Kansas Certified
Medication Aide Curriculum Overview
Exam2026-2027 With Complete Questions &
Accurate Detailed Answers||DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (RELIABLE
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION
Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory
disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever
b. Anticonvulsant
Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders
a. Postural hypotension
,Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the
resident a diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression
d. Relief from symptoms of depression
Thyroid hormone or levothyroxine (Synthroid) is given to a resident
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone
naturally
b. To help a person lose weight
c. To control symptoms of nervousness
d. To reduce inflammation
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone
naturally
The side effect of a topical anesthetic such as benzocaine (Solarcaine)
used on the skin is
a. Shortness of breath
b. Bruising
c. Rash
d. Skin debridement
c. Rash
,Side effects of a medication containing iron, such as Trinsicon, are all of
the following except
a. Drowsiness
b. Stomach irritation
c. Constipation or diarrhea
d. Tarry stools
a. Drowsiness
A drug given to control epilepsy is a/an
a. Tranquilizer
b. Anticoagulant
c. Antiarrhythmic
d. Anticonvulsant
d. Anticonvulsant
A resident is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Furosemide is the
a. Brand name
b. Trade name
c. Generic name
d. Chemical name
c. Generic name
Potassium replacement medication should be given
a. After checking blood pressure
b. With meals to prevent gastric irritation
c. Before meals to prevent interaction with food
d. Early in the day so it does not interfere with sleep
b. With meals to prevent gastric irritation
, Warfarin (Coumadin) is an
a. Antiarrhythmic drug
b. Antianginal drug
c. Antihypertensive drug
d. Anticoagulant drug
d. Anticoagulant drug
Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk
Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in
injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic
therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
Medication Aide Curriculum Overview
Exam2026-2027 With Complete Questions &
Accurate Detailed Answers||DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (RELIABLE
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION
Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory
disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever
b. Anticonvulsant
Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders
a. Postural hypotension
,Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the
resident a diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression
d. Relief from symptoms of depression
Thyroid hormone or levothyroxine (Synthroid) is given to a resident
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone
naturally
b. To help a person lose weight
c. To control symptoms of nervousness
d. To reduce inflammation
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone
naturally
The side effect of a topical anesthetic such as benzocaine (Solarcaine)
used on the skin is
a. Shortness of breath
b. Bruising
c. Rash
d. Skin debridement
c. Rash
,Side effects of a medication containing iron, such as Trinsicon, are all of
the following except
a. Drowsiness
b. Stomach irritation
c. Constipation or diarrhea
d. Tarry stools
a. Drowsiness
A drug given to control epilepsy is a/an
a. Tranquilizer
b. Anticoagulant
c. Antiarrhythmic
d. Anticonvulsant
d. Anticonvulsant
A resident is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Furosemide is the
a. Brand name
b. Trade name
c. Generic name
d. Chemical name
c. Generic name
Potassium replacement medication should be given
a. After checking blood pressure
b. With meals to prevent gastric irritation
c. Before meals to prevent interaction with food
d. Early in the day so it does not interfere with sleep
b. With meals to prevent gastric irritation
, Warfarin (Coumadin) is an
a. Antiarrhythmic drug
b. Antianginal drug
c. Antihypertensive drug
d. Anticoagulant drug
d. Anticoagulant drug
Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk
Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in
injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic
therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
