Version 2026/2027) – Questions & Verified
Answers
Exam
Prepare for the Medication Technician (Med Tech) certification exam
with the latest 2026/2027 study guide. Features verified exam questions
and answers cov ering medication safety, drug classifications, dosage
calculations, administration routes, storage, documentation, adverse
reactions, and legal/ethical responsibilities—your key to passing the
state certification.
1. A medication record (MAR) is:
Answer: A legal document
2. How many medication rights must a Med Tech follow?
Answer: Six (Right person, medication, dose, time, route,
documentation)
3. Which action is considered a medication error?
Answer: Giving the wrong dose
4. What should you do if a resident refuses medication?
Answer: Document the refusal and report it to the nurse
5. PRN means:
Answer: As needed
6. Which abbreviation means “by mouth”?
,Answer: PO
7. A STAT order means the medication should be given:
Answer: Immediately
8. Before giving any medication, you must FIRST:
Answer: Check the MAR and medication label
9. Which route involves injecting medication into fatty tissue?
Answer: Subcutaneous (SQ)
10. Which of the following is verbal abuse?
Answer: Threatening or yelling at a resident
11. What should you do if you make a medication error?
Answer: Report it immediately and document it
12. When should you wash your hands?
Answer: Before and after administering medication
13. What does BID mean?
Answer: Twice a day
14. Crushing medication is allowed when:
Answer: The medication is not time-release or enteric-coated and is
ordered to be crushed
15. Which medication form should NOT be crushed?
Answer: Extended-release or enteric-coated tablets
, 16. What is the purpose of checking allergies?
Answer: To prevent allergic reactions
17. Who is responsible for administering medication safely?
Answer: The medication technician
18. If a resident vomits after receiving medication, you should:
Answer: Report it to the nurse immediately
19. What does QHS mean?
Answer: At bedtime
20. Which is an example of neglect?
Answer: Failing to give ordered medication
21. What should you do if a medication label is unclear?
Answer: Do not give the medication and report it
22. Which abbreviation means “three times a day”?
Answer: TID
23. A topical medication is applied:
Answer: On the skin
24. What does MAR stand for?
Answer: Medication Administration Record
25. What must you do after giving medication?