MEDICATION AID STATE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Military time. Answer: 1545-1200=3:45
add a zero from 1am to noon and 1300 or larger subtract 1200
◉ Stat order. Answer: medication to be given immediately
◉ Single order. Answer: Medication to be given one time only
◉ Standing order. Answer: Medications given daily at a certain time.
Most medication's fault into this category.
◉ PRN order (as needed). Answer: Medications given as needed
◉ How many times should you check the mar?. Answer: 3 times
◉ which medications should be given first. Answer: Oral medications
, ◉ Six rights of drug administration. Answer: Right person
right medication
right time
right dose
right route
right documentation
◉ How many identifiers. Answer: 2 identifiers
◉ Oral. Answer: Slowest route of obsorption. Takes effect about 30 min
◉ Sublingual. Answer: Under the tongue (quick acting)
◉ Buccal. Answer: Inside the check (quick acting)
◉ Topical. Answer: Quick absorption into the skin
◉ Rectal/vaginal. Answer: Inconsistent delivery of medication, but
absorbs quickly
◉ Inhalation/nasal. Answer: Absorbs and works rapidly
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Military time. Answer: 1545-1200=3:45
add a zero from 1am to noon and 1300 or larger subtract 1200
◉ Stat order. Answer: medication to be given immediately
◉ Single order. Answer: Medication to be given one time only
◉ Standing order. Answer: Medications given daily at a certain time.
Most medication's fault into this category.
◉ PRN order (as needed). Answer: Medications given as needed
◉ How many times should you check the mar?. Answer: 3 times
◉ which medications should be given first. Answer: Oral medications
, ◉ Six rights of drug administration. Answer: Right person
right medication
right time
right dose
right route
right documentation
◉ How many identifiers. Answer: 2 identifiers
◉ Oral. Answer: Slowest route of obsorption. Takes effect about 30 min
◉ Sublingual. Answer: Under the tongue (quick acting)
◉ Buccal. Answer: Inside the check (quick acting)
◉ Topical. Answer: Quick absorption into the skin
◉ Rectal/vaginal. Answer: Inconsistent delivery of medication, but
absorbs quickly
◉ Inhalation/nasal. Answer: Absorbs and works rapidly
