TEXAS MEDICATION AIDE TEST 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal, rectal and otic medication.
A. true
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
OD - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅right eye
opthalmic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nucleotides
and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR, ER, SR,
and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅30 days
ANSWERS
a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal, rectal and otic medication.
A. true
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅true
OD - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅right eye
opthalmic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nucleotides
and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR, ER, SR,
and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅30 days
