MEDICATION AIDE PRACTICE SCRIPT
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ opthalmic Answer: pertaining to the eye
⫸ antiviral drugs Answer: acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
⫸ how to administer ear drops Answer: 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up
pull up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
⫸ Do Not Crush Meds Answer: enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
⫸ medication to treat both pain and cough Answer: codeine
⫸ Expectorants: Main Actions Answer: Liquefies mucous secretions
allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
, ⫸ medication aides must report a change of address or contact
information within how many days? Answer: 30 days
⫸ Pathogens are Answer: microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
⫸ patch medications are administered Answer: topical (transdermal)
⫸ Suspension Answer: A mixture in which particles can be seen and
easily separated by settling or filtration
⫸ NAR Answer: Nurse Aide Registry
⫸ MAR Answer: medication administration record
⫸ Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing
mask? Answer: only in an emergency, after which the medication aide
must verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and
appropriately document the action and notification.
⫸ 0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is Answer: 0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
⫸ what hormone is produced in the pancreas? Answer: insulin and
glucagon
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ opthalmic Answer: pertaining to the eye
⫸ antiviral drugs Answer: acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
⫸ how to administer ear drops Answer: 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up
pull up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
⫸ Do Not Crush Meds Answer: enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
⫸ medication to treat both pain and cough Answer: codeine
⫸ Expectorants: Main Actions Answer: Liquefies mucous secretions
allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
, ⫸ medication aides must report a change of address or contact
information within how many days? Answer: 30 days
⫸ Pathogens are Answer: microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
⫸ patch medications are administered Answer: topical (transdermal)
⫸ Suspension Answer: A mixture in which particles can be seen and
easily separated by settling or filtration
⫸ NAR Answer: Nurse Aide Registry
⫸ MAR Answer: medication administration record
⫸ Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing
mask? Answer: only in an emergency, after which the medication aide
must verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and
appropriately document the action and notification.
⫸ 0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is Answer: 0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
⫸ what hormone is produced in the pancreas? Answer: insulin and
glucagon
