MEDICATION AIDE STATE
EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 202/2025
1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's
1
4 types of medication orders are
routine, PRN, stat, one time orders
5 milliliter (ml)
1 teaspoon (tsp.)
10 ml
2 teaspoons
15 ml
1 tablespoon (Tbsps.)
30 ml
1 ounce (oz.)
500 ml
1 pint
1000 ml or 1 liter
1 quart
4000 ml
1 gallon
ac
before meals
AD
right ear (auris dextra)
ad lib
as desired
, ADR
adverse drug reaction
aerosol spray
solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to spray
on the skin.
AS
left ear (auris sinistra)
ASAP
as soon as possible
AU
both ears (auris uterque)
before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained
pulse
bid
twice a day
c
with
cap
capsule
caplet
a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
capsule
the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it
dissolves in the stomach. Keeps the patient from tasting the medication.
cc
cubic centimeter
cream
semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.
d/c
discontinue
define the term absorption rate
EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 202/2025
1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's
1
4 types of medication orders are
routine, PRN, stat, one time orders
5 milliliter (ml)
1 teaspoon (tsp.)
10 ml
2 teaspoons
15 ml
1 tablespoon (Tbsps.)
30 ml
1 ounce (oz.)
500 ml
1 pint
1000 ml or 1 liter
1 quart
4000 ml
1 gallon
ac
before meals
AD
right ear (auris dextra)
ad lib
as desired
, ADR
adverse drug reaction
aerosol spray
solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to spray
on the skin.
AS
left ear (auris sinistra)
ASAP
as soon as possible
AU
both ears (auris uterque)
before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained
pulse
bid
twice a day
c
with
cap
capsule
caplet
a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
capsule
the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it
dissolves in the stomach. Keeps the patient from tasting the medication.
cc
cubic centimeter
cream
semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.
d/c
discontinue
define the term absorption rate
