Medication Administration Exam
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Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
A) Oral
B) Topical
C) Intramuscular
✔✔D) Intravenous
What is the purpose of a MAR (Medication Administration Record)?
A) Track patient meals
✔✔B) Document all medications given to a patient
C) Schedule staff shifts
D) Record vital signs
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?
A) Rash
✔✔B) Constipation
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,C) Increased appetite
D) Fever
What should a medical assistant do before administering a new medication?
A) Ask the patient to guess the dose
B) Administer it quickly
✔✔C) Verify the provider’s order and check allergies
D) Only check the expiration date
Which route of administration is fastest for onset of action?
A) Oral
✔✔B) Intravenous
C) Subcutaneous
D) Topical
What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A) 15°
✔✔B) 45°
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,C) 90°
D) 30°
What is the maximum volume generally recommended for an intramuscular injection in the
deltoid?
A) 5 mL
✔✔B) 1 mL
C) 3 mL
D) 2.5 mL
Which of the following medications requires verification by a second licensed professional
before administration?
A) Ibuprofen
B) Acetaminophen
✔✔C) Heparin
D) Loratadine
What is the first step in preparing a medication for administration?
A) Administer it immediately
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, ✔✔B) Verify the provider’s order
C) Ask the patient if they want it
D) Mix it with water
Which form of medication is applied to the skin?
A) Capsule
B) Syrup
✔✔C) Ointment
D) Injection
What is the correct method for administering an ear drop to an adult?
A) Pull the ear down and back
✔✔B) Pull the ear up and back
C) Spray into the canal
D) Insert the dropper without tilting
Which information is essential to check before giving a PRN (as needed) medication?
A) Time of day
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
A) Oral
B) Topical
C) Intramuscular
✔✔D) Intravenous
What is the purpose of a MAR (Medication Administration Record)?
A) Track patient meals
✔✔B) Document all medications given to a patient
C) Schedule staff shifts
D) Record vital signs
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?
A) Rash
✔✔B) Constipation
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,C) Increased appetite
D) Fever
What should a medical assistant do before administering a new medication?
A) Ask the patient to guess the dose
B) Administer it quickly
✔✔C) Verify the provider’s order and check allergies
D) Only check the expiration date
Which route of administration is fastest for onset of action?
A) Oral
✔✔B) Intravenous
C) Subcutaneous
D) Topical
What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A) 15°
✔✔B) 45°
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,C) 90°
D) 30°
What is the maximum volume generally recommended for an intramuscular injection in the
deltoid?
A) 5 mL
✔✔B) 1 mL
C) 3 mL
D) 2.5 mL
Which of the following medications requires verification by a second licensed professional
before administration?
A) Ibuprofen
B) Acetaminophen
✔✔C) Heparin
D) Loratadine
What is the first step in preparing a medication for administration?
A) Administer it immediately
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, ✔✔B) Verify the provider’s order
C) Ask the patient if they want it
D) Mix it with water
Which form of medication is applied to the skin?
A) Capsule
B) Syrup
✔✔C) Ointment
D) Injection
What is the correct method for administering an ear drop to an adult?
A) Pull the ear down and back
✔✔B) Pull the ear up and back
C) Spray into the canal
D) Insert the dropper without tilting
Which information is essential to check before giving a PRN (as needed) medication?
A) Time of day
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