Medication Aide State Certified Practice Final Revised Exam 2026

MEDICATION AIDE STATE CERTIFIED PRACTICE FINAL REVISED EXAM 2026 Three Factors that affect drug absorption? - Correct Ans-Age, Sex, Weight Seven Rights of Drug Administration - Correct Ans-1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA - Correct Ans-All of the above While you are giving medications as CMA, your good friend pat comes up to the medication cart to talk to you. She is finished with her work and is telling you in detail about her date the evening before. What will you do? - Correct Ans-Explain to Pat that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the, medications When you are giving medications to Mr.Smith you accidently give him two aspirin tablets instead of the one tablet that is ordered. As soon as he has swallowed the aspirin you realize your mistake what will you do? - Correct Ans-Immediately tell your supervisor You are scheduled to work on Tuesday the 12th from 3pm to 11 pm when you wake up Tuesday morning at 10 you feel sick. When should you call your supervisor to tell him you will not be able to come in to work? - Correct Ans-10 am Normal Blood Pressure Range - Correct Ans-110-140 Give Isopto Carpine 2 gtt od TID what will you give? - Correct Ans-2 drops of isopto carpine in the right eye three times a day Delcort Ung BID TOP To Rash what does this mean? - Correct Ans-Delcort ointment twice a day applied topically to rash Mr. Washington has orders for a medicine called Lipitor an " antihyperlipidemic" This medicine is given to what - Correct Ans-Work against high fat in the blood When you take 's blood pressure you hear heartbeats immediatley upon releasing the thumb screw of the cuff what will you do? - Correct Ans-Wait three minutes with the cuff off repeat the blood pressure and pump the cuff 30 mmhg higher than you did on the first attempt While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any signs of fluid retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for? - Correct Ans-Weight gain and Edema Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, especially when she stands up suddenly . Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she be experiencing? - Correct Ans-Decreased Blood Pressure Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted objects what medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood? - Correct Ans-Digoxin ( Heart Medicine ) As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You know that Ms.Chong must have high ? - Correct Ans-Cholesterol and Triglycerides Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of - Correct Ans-Bleeding MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be? - Correct Ans-low potassium Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his stomach this medicine is given to treat - Correct Ans-ulcer Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht - Correct Ans-Cancer Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help her chest pain what will you tell her? - Correct Ans-The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the blood vessels around her heart Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do? - Correct Ans-Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with food Antitussives - Correct Ans-Controls Coughs Expectorant - Correct Ans-Helps to cough up phlegm Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check? - Correct Ans-His Pulse Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones - Correct Ans-If his pulse is below 60 Enteric Coated Aspirin - Correct Ans-To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation Sediment - Correct Ans-Shake the bottle then pour the medicine For Ophthalmic use? You will apply this medication where - Correct Ans-Ophthalmic means " EYE" The transderm Nitroglycerin patch Mrs White i wearing delivers nitroglycerin to her by? - Correct Ans-Slow absorption through the skin into the blood stream A long term facility is - Correct Ans-a place that provides care for people who don't need to be in a hospital but who are not able to return home An observation that is factual or measurable in some way is a (n) - Correct Ans objective observation A (n) _______ is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a medication - Correct Ans-adverse reaction A drug interaction can occur when - Correct Ans-Another substance or medication is is present in the body Informaton included in the medication order - Correct Ans-The dosage and form of the medication The uap takes the pulse on an adult male and counts 72 beats per minute the uap knows that this rate is - Correct Ans-about average for an adult When counting the respirations remember that the average rate of respirations is _____ per minute - Correct Ans-12-16 Normal blood pressure may be affected by many factors including - Correct Ans Emotion and weight When measuring a blood pressure - Correct Ans-Place the cuff 4 inches above the elbow When measuring blood pressure place the bell of the stethescope over the - Correct Ans-Brachial Artery The cardio vascular system is driven by the - Correct Ans-Heart The cardio vascular system works to - Correct Ans-Bring oxygen and nourishment to the cells and remove waste products A common disorder of the cardiovascular system would be - Correct Ans-Congestive heart failure The endocrine system is made up of - Correct Ans-Glands The glands of the endocrine system release ______ that control the body's activities and growth - Correct Ans-Hormones A common disorder of the endocrine system would be - Correct Ans-Diabetes Militus The Gastrointestinal system works to - Correct Ans-Break down transport and absorb nutrients from food as well as remove waste Two of the structures in the gastrointestinal system are the - Correct Ans-Mouth and stomach A common disorder in the gastrointestinal system would be - Correct Ans-Hermia The Integumentary system works to - Correct Ans-Protect the other systems from infection, regulate temperature, and eliminate some waste products The skin does many things to keep the body healthy including - Correct Ans-It protects the inner structures and organs by forming a closed covering Acute attacks of gout are usually treated with - Correct Ans-Colchicines An example of a muscle relaxant is - Correct Ans-Flexiril Antipyretic medications are used to - Correct Ans-Reduce fever If a medication is given to produce a calming effect without sleep it is a (n) - Correct Ans-Sedative If a medication is given to cause Sleep it is a (n) - Correct Ans-Hypnotic Use of barbiturates may cause - Correct Ans-Physical Addiction If a person taking barbiturates demonstrates a respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths per minute and dilated pupils, the uap should - Correct Ans-Contact the persons licensed health care provider immediatelyy Symptoms of parkisonism include - Correct Ans-SLow movement and rigidity An example oof antiparkinsonian medication is - Correct Ans-Sinemet Alzheimer's disease is - Correct Ans-progressive and cannot be cured Behavioral problems associated with alzheimer's disease include - Correct Ans-Inability to retain new information disorientation and impaired balance When educating a peron taking an anticonvulsant the uap should instruct the person to - Correct Ans-Never skip a dose of his medication The two primary precautions used in medication administration are - Correct Ans-Hand washing and gloves A drug resistant microorganism is one that - Correct Ans-Is not killed by medication The abbreviation " ad lib " means - Correct Ans-As desired as much as needed The abbreviation " BID" means - Correct Ans-Two times a day The abbreviation " C" with a line over it means - Correct Ans-With The abbreviation " cap" means - Correct Ans-Capsule The abbrevition "d/c" means - Correct Ans-Discontinue The abbreviation " g" means - Correct Ans-Gram The abbreviation "hs" means - Correct Ans-Hour of sleep. or bed time The abbreviation " mg " means - Correct Ans-Milligram The abbreviation " OD" means - Correct Ans-Right eye A pressure ulcer also called a decubitus ulcer ulcer is a (n) - Correct Ans-Open area of the skin over a bony area The Musculoskeletal system is made up of the - Correct Ans-Skeleton and muscles Two structures of the musculoskeletal system are the - Correct Ans-Muscles and ligaments A common disorder of the musculoskeletal system would be - Correct Ans-Arthristis The nervous system works to - Correct Ans-control and coordinate all body activities Two of the structures of the nervous system would be - Correct Ans-Parkinson's disease The reproductive system works to - Correct Ans-Produce reproductive cells and sex hormones A common disorder of the male reproductive system would be - Correct Ans-Prostate Cancer A common disorder of the female reproductive system would be - Correct Ans-A rectocele The respiratory system works to - Correct Ans-Bring in oxygen for the blood and remove the waste product, carbon dioxide Two of the structures in the respiratory system are the - Correct Ans-Trachea and Nose The medical term for the windpipe is the - Correct Ans-Trachea A Common disorder of the respiratory system would be - Correct Ans-Pneumonia The urinary system works to - Correct Ans-Excrete liquid waste, manage blood chemistry, and manage fluid balance in the body The main organs of the urinary system are the - Correct Ans-Kidneys A common disorder of the urinary system would be - Correct Ans-Urinary Incontinence The most common early symptoms of digitalis toxicity are anorexia and - Correct Ans Nausea, Vomiting,Arrhythmias If a person taking a vasodialator complains of headache and lightheadedness, the uap should - Correct Ans-Take the person's blood pressure and contact the HCP if the blood pressure reading is lower than normal for the person Another name for high blood pressure - Correct Ans-Hypertension Anticoagulant medications are used after a (n) ______ has formed - Correct Ans Thrombus Coumadin is an example of an _______ medication - Correct Ans-Anticoagulant A common Antiplatelet medication is - Correct Ans-Aspirin Expectorant Medications are used to - Correct Ans-Help loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretion Bronchodialators are used to - Correct Ans-Improve breathing in people who have COPD and Asthma Asthma is a condition that results in - Correct Ans-Narrowed, Inflamed and sensitive bronchial tubes An example of asthma medication is - Correct Ans-singulair AN ulcer is a - Correct Ans-Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually combined with inflammation An ulcer can be caused by - Correct Ans-A bacterium known as H.pylori A person who is taking _____ should not take antacids - Correct Ans-Tetracyclines Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a histamine H2-Receptor antagonists. These medications are used to treat - Correct Ans-Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in the stomach acid Mucosal protective medications work by - Correct Ans-Protecting the lining of the stomach Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric acid pump inhibitors. These medications work by - Correct Ans-Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation - Correct Ans-Metamucil Antiemetics would be used to treat - Correct Ans-Motion sickness Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include - Correct Ans-Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including - Correct Ans-Hypertension and Dieresis Lasix may Cause many side effects including - Correct Ans-Allergic Reaction SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will turn urine - Correct Ans-Red or Orange Ditropan Has many side effects including - Correct Ans-Drowsiness Grave's Disease is a condition that - Correct Ans-Is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the blood Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including - Correct Ans-Palpitations Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include - Correct Ans-Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a - Correct Ans-Hypoglycemic Glucophage can cause many side effects including - Correct Ans-A metallic taste in the mouth Inflammation is - Correct Ans-A normal response to infection injury or irritation of living tissue An example of a corticosteroid is - Correct Ans-Prednisone nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to - Correct Ans-Alleviate arthritis pain and reduce joint stiffness An example of an NSAID medication is - Correct Ans-Naprosyn A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including - Correct Ans-Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) A person taking celebrex should not take - Correct Ans-antacids