Medication Aide State Test Exam
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traditional packaging - ANSWER>>multiple doses
-most commonly seen in over-the-counter stock medications
unit dose packaging - ANSWER>>a single dose of a medication is sealed in plastic, usually with a
foil backing
-common in hospitals and may be seen in long-term care facilities
blister packs - ANSWER>>most common form of medication packaging in long-term care
-may also be called bubble packs
-multiple doses are sealed separately on the same plastic card with foil backing
Two common ways to pass meds - ANSWER>>-prepared in a medication room or station for one
resident at a time
OR
-administered from a cart taken to a residents room
Whatever med pass system is used, the MA must always.. - ANSWER>>administer medications
listed on the MAR and every medication must be documented
aseptic - ANSWER>>free from pathogens
,before preparing or administering medications the MA should - ANSWER>>-wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water. lather all surfaces of the hands and wrists, using friction for at
least 20 SECONDS before rinsing
-hand hygiene must be preformed between residents (alcohol-based rub may usually be used
unless hands are visibly soiled)
pill splitters, crushers, and medication trays should be - ANSWER>>clean and dry
if a medication cart is used, the top should be - ANSWER>>cleaned before AND after each use
solid medications are usually placed in small paper cups called - ANSWER>>souffle cups
-emptied directly from their containers into the cups, should be handled with care
-each cup should be used 1x then discarded
if a medication falls on the floor... - ANSWER>>it can NOT be administered
gloves must be worn when administering some medications - ANSWER>>-any meds to the eyes
-any meds administered by vaginal or rectal routes
-any situation that requires contact with blood or body fluids or with broken skin
facility policy may required gloves when administering other meds - ANSWER>>-nasal route
meds
-otic (ears) route
-topical route
Guidelines for administering medications to elderly residents - ANSWER>>-do not rush
-encourage independence (RIGHT TO REFUSE)
-ensure that hearing aides, dentures, and eye glasses, if used, are in place and working
, -make sure the resident is in proper position
-help residents swallow oral medications safely
-suggest that the resident sip some of the liquid first to moisten the mouth
-encourage additional liquids after oral medications are administered
Setup process - ANSWER>>1. checking residents MAR
2. Checking medications to be administered against the MAR at three separate points
3. preparing proper dose of each medication
RIGHTS of medication administration - ANSWER>>1• Right resident
2• Right medication
3• Right dosage
4• Right route
5• Right time
6• Right documentation
7• Right to refuse
A prescription medication label includes this information - ANSWER>>-name of prescribing
provider
-pharmacy name
-prescription number
-residents first and last names
-medication name and strength
-instructions for taking medication
-date prescription was filled
-a date after which the medication should be discarded
Questions and Answers (Latest ) 100% Verified (UPDATED)
traditional packaging - ANSWER>>multiple doses
-most commonly seen in over-the-counter stock medications
unit dose packaging - ANSWER>>a single dose of a medication is sealed in plastic, usually with a
foil backing
-common in hospitals and may be seen in long-term care facilities
blister packs - ANSWER>>most common form of medication packaging in long-term care
-may also be called bubble packs
-multiple doses are sealed separately on the same plastic card with foil backing
Two common ways to pass meds - ANSWER>>-prepared in a medication room or station for one
resident at a time
OR
-administered from a cart taken to a residents room
Whatever med pass system is used, the MA must always.. - ANSWER>>administer medications
listed on the MAR and every medication must be documented
aseptic - ANSWER>>free from pathogens
,before preparing or administering medications the MA should - ANSWER>>-wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water. lather all surfaces of the hands and wrists, using friction for at
least 20 SECONDS before rinsing
-hand hygiene must be preformed between residents (alcohol-based rub may usually be used
unless hands are visibly soiled)
pill splitters, crushers, and medication trays should be - ANSWER>>clean and dry
if a medication cart is used, the top should be - ANSWER>>cleaned before AND after each use
solid medications are usually placed in small paper cups called - ANSWER>>souffle cups
-emptied directly from their containers into the cups, should be handled with care
-each cup should be used 1x then discarded
if a medication falls on the floor... - ANSWER>>it can NOT be administered
gloves must be worn when administering some medications - ANSWER>>-any meds to the eyes
-any meds administered by vaginal or rectal routes
-any situation that requires contact with blood or body fluids or with broken skin
facility policy may required gloves when administering other meds - ANSWER>>-nasal route
meds
-otic (ears) route
-topical route
Guidelines for administering medications to elderly residents - ANSWER>>-do not rush
-encourage independence (RIGHT TO REFUSE)
-ensure that hearing aides, dentures, and eye glasses, if used, are in place and working
, -make sure the resident is in proper position
-help residents swallow oral medications safely
-suggest that the resident sip some of the liquid first to moisten the mouth
-encourage additional liquids after oral medications are administered
Setup process - ANSWER>>1. checking residents MAR
2. Checking medications to be administered against the MAR at three separate points
3. preparing proper dose of each medication
RIGHTS of medication administration - ANSWER>>1• Right resident
2• Right medication
3• Right dosage
4• Right route
5• Right time
6• Right documentation
7• Right to refuse
A prescription medication label includes this information - ANSWER>>-name of prescribing
provider
-pharmacy name
-prescription number
-residents first and last names
-medication name and strength
-instructions for taking medication
-date prescription was filled
-a date after which the medication should be discarded
