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MEDICATION AIDE TEST ACTUAL EXAM Questions
with 100% Correct Answers ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST AND FULLY COVERED VERSION 2025
when giving a resident an intra-nasal portico steroid the CMA should - ANSWER:
ask the person to clear his or her nasal passages before giving the drug
all of the following are common side effects from antihistamines - ANSWER:
blurred vision
a resident has several drugs ordered, one of them being antacid. The CMA should give the drug - ANSWER: 1hr
before or 2hrs after the antacid
antacids can cause - ANSWER: diarrhea or constipation
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a resident is taking a stimulant laxative by mouth, they type of laxative acts within
- ANSWER: 6-10 hours
cortico-steroid therapy may mask signs and symptoms of - ANSWER: infection
hyperglycemia signs and symptoms include all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER: trembling
tamsulosin (Flomax) is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - ANSWER:
causes muscles to relax to allow greater urine flow
antispasmodics given for over active bladder syndrome can cause - ANSWER: dry mouth and blurred vision
eye drops are applied - ANSWER: before eye ointments
When giving centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants, you assist the nurse by taking vital signs and - ANSWER:
observing level of alertness
a resident taking allopurinol develops itching and a rash. the CMA should -
ANSWER: only give the next dose if approved by the nurse
, a CMA is administering colchinicies to a resident. this medication is given to provide relief for which the
following symptoms - ANSWER: joint pain
a resident is taking ampicillin (prinicipen) the CMA should observe for - ANSWER: diarrhea
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terracyclines are given - ANSWER: 1hr before or 2hrs after the person ingests antacids or dairy products
the person responsible for replacing a soiled or unreadable medication label is the - ANSWER: pharmacist
When giving pills that are controlled substances, you must also record: - ANSWER: On the controlled substances
sheet, the number of pills given.
Which of the following statements about gloves is correct? - ANSWER: Gloves should be worn for a specific
task, removed, and hands washed.
When administering a teaspoon of medication, you know that a teaspoon is how many milligrams? - ANSWER:
5ml
Upon entering a room with a medication, you find that the client is not there, you should: - ANSWER: return to
the medication cart or room and follow agency policy.
Which statement about hand hygiene is TRUE? - ANSWER: Hand hygiene is the first and most important action
to protect clients from new germs.
Adhering to the HIPAA guileless means that you can duchess client information with: - ANSWER: caregivers
who are providing direct care to the client and need to know.
When administering ear drops to an adult, to help the drops go into the ear canal, the ear should be: - ANSWER:
gently pulled up and back.
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When administering eye drops, the drops are administered: - ANSWER: into the inside corner of the upper eyelid.
Since teamwork is valued, it is okay for you to document a education given by your co-worker. - ANSWER: True
When giving an oral medication to a child 14-months old, you should - ANSWER: Using an oral syringe for a
liquid form of the medication, slowly squeeze in small amounts of medication between teeth and cheek of the
child's mouth to keep them from choking.
MEDICATION AIDE TEST ACTUAL EXAM Questions
with 100% Correct Answers ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST AND FULLY COVERED VERSION 2025
when giving a resident an intra-nasal portico steroid the CMA should - ANSWER:
ask the person to clear his or her nasal passages before giving the drug
all of the following are common side effects from antihistamines - ANSWER:
blurred vision
a resident has several drugs ordered, one of them being antacid. The CMA should give the drug - ANSWER: 1hr
before or 2hrs after the antacid
antacids can cause - ANSWER: diarrhea or constipation
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a resident is taking a stimulant laxative by mouth, they type of laxative acts within
- ANSWER: 6-10 hours
cortico-steroid therapy may mask signs and symptoms of - ANSWER: infection
hyperglycemia signs and symptoms include all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER: trembling
tamsulosin (Flomax) is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - ANSWER:
causes muscles to relax to allow greater urine flow
antispasmodics given for over active bladder syndrome can cause - ANSWER: dry mouth and blurred vision
eye drops are applied - ANSWER: before eye ointments
When giving centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants, you assist the nurse by taking vital signs and - ANSWER:
observing level of alertness
a resident taking allopurinol develops itching and a rash. the CMA should -
ANSWER: only give the next dose if approved by the nurse
, a CMA is administering colchinicies to a resident. this medication is given to provide relief for which the
following symptoms - ANSWER: joint pain
a resident is taking ampicillin (prinicipen) the CMA should observe for - ANSWER: diarrhea
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terracyclines are given - ANSWER: 1hr before or 2hrs after the person ingests antacids or dairy products
the person responsible for replacing a soiled or unreadable medication label is the - ANSWER: pharmacist
When giving pills that are controlled substances, you must also record: - ANSWER: On the controlled substances
sheet, the number of pills given.
Which of the following statements about gloves is correct? - ANSWER: Gloves should be worn for a specific
task, removed, and hands washed.
When administering a teaspoon of medication, you know that a teaspoon is how many milligrams? - ANSWER:
5ml
Upon entering a room with a medication, you find that the client is not there, you should: - ANSWER: return to
the medication cart or room and follow agency policy.
Which statement about hand hygiene is TRUE? - ANSWER: Hand hygiene is the first and most important action
to protect clients from new germs.
Adhering to the HIPAA guileless means that you can duchess client information with: - ANSWER: caregivers
who are providing direct care to the client and need to know.
When administering ear drops to an adult, to help the drops go into the ear canal, the ear should be: - ANSWER:
gently pulled up and back.
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When administering eye drops, the drops are administered: - ANSWER: into the inside corner of the upper eyelid.
Since teamwork is valued, it is okay for you to document a education given by your co-worker. - ANSWER: True
When giving an oral medication to a child 14-months old, you should - ANSWER: Using an oral syringe for a
liquid form of the medication, slowly squeeze in small amounts of medication between teeth and cheek of the
child's mouth to keep them from choking.
