MED CERT PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Adverse effects.
Answer: Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a
medication
◍ Akathesia.
Answer: Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
◍ Delegation.
Answer: transferring authority from a nurse to a DSP to perform a task
◍ IST.
Answer: individual specific training
◍ when should you receive IST.
Answer: after certification and before administering meds for the first time
◍ what does an IST consist of?.
Answer: needs of the individual (physical, emotional, social) and is a
summary of current health information
◍ Anaphylaxis.
Answer: Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
medical care
◍ what am I not allowed to administer.
Answer: anything through an NG tube (nose), injection in the muscle, IV,
debriding agents, sub G injections
◍ Antiarrhythmic.
Answer: Corrects irregular heart rhythm
,◍ Anticoagulant.
Answer: A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
◍ Anti-cholinergics medications.
Answer: They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic
mmedications
◍ what would be considered an urgent situation and 911 should be called.
Answer: no heartbeat, breathing difficulties, uncontrollable bleeding,
poisoning, crushing injuries, head injury, fracture, anaphylaxis, first time
seizures
◍ signs of anaphylaxis.
Answer: hives, flushing, swelling, headache, wheezing, coughing
◍ diastat.
Answer: emergency medication used for seizures
◍ how do meds have to be stored.
Answer: securely and organized
◍ otic.
Answer: ear medication
◍ Anticonvulsant.
Answer: Medication that are used too control seizures
◍ how many hours does it take to renew med cert.
Answer: 2
◍ dilantin/depakote.
Answer: seizure medications
◍ Antihistamines.
Answer: Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
◍ Antipyretic.
Answer: Medications that reduce a fever
, ◍ Anti- tussives.
Answer: Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
◍ how many times should you check the MAR before giving meds.
Answer: 3
◍ six rights of medication administration.
Answer: individualmedicationdoseroutetimedocumentation
◍ Anus.
Answer: opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
◍ Anxiolytic.
Answer: A drug to treat anxiety
◍ Aspiration.
Answer: When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
◍ meds given in mouth and swallowed.
Answer: oral
◍ Bronchodilator.
Answer: Medication that opens constricted airways
◍ Cathartic.
Answer: A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
◍ psychotropics.
Answer: meds used to treat mental health issues
◍ opthalmic.
Answer: eye meds
◍ Compliance.
Answer: Follow direction or a plan of care
◍ what should you report.
Answer: concern about condition, med error, med side effects
◍ where is oral suctioning done.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Adverse effects.
Answer: Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a
medication
◍ Akathesia.
Answer: Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
◍ Delegation.
Answer: transferring authority from a nurse to a DSP to perform a task
◍ IST.
Answer: individual specific training
◍ when should you receive IST.
Answer: after certification and before administering meds for the first time
◍ what does an IST consist of?.
Answer: needs of the individual (physical, emotional, social) and is a
summary of current health information
◍ Anaphylaxis.
Answer: Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
medical care
◍ what am I not allowed to administer.
Answer: anything through an NG tube (nose), injection in the muscle, IV,
debriding agents, sub G injections
◍ Antiarrhythmic.
Answer: Corrects irregular heart rhythm
,◍ Anticoagulant.
Answer: A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
◍ Anti-cholinergics medications.
Answer: They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic
mmedications
◍ what would be considered an urgent situation and 911 should be called.
Answer: no heartbeat, breathing difficulties, uncontrollable bleeding,
poisoning, crushing injuries, head injury, fracture, anaphylaxis, first time
seizures
◍ signs of anaphylaxis.
Answer: hives, flushing, swelling, headache, wheezing, coughing
◍ diastat.
Answer: emergency medication used for seizures
◍ how do meds have to be stored.
Answer: securely and organized
◍ otic.
Answer: ear medication
◍ Anticonvulsant.
Answer: Medication that are used too control seizures
◍ how many hours does it take to renew med cert.
Answer: 2
◍ dilantin/depakote.
Answer: seizure medications
◍ Antihistamines.
Answer: Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
◍ Antipyretic.
Answer: Medications that reduce a fever
, ◍ Anti- tussives.
Answer: Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
◍ how many times should you check the MAR before giving meds.
Answer: 3
◍ six rights of medication administration.
Answer: individualmedicationdoseroutetimedocumentation
◍ Anus.
Answer: opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
◍ Anxiolytic.
Answer: A drug to treat anxiety
◍ Aspiration.
Answer: When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
◍ meds given in mouth and swallowed.
Answer: oral
◍ Bronchodilator.
Answer: Medication that opens constricted airways
◍ Cathartic.
Answer: A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
◍ psychotropics.
Answer: meds used to treat mental health issues
◍ opthalmic.
Answer: eye meds
◍ Compliance.
Answer: Follow direction or a plan of care
◍ what should you report.
Answer: concern about condition, med error, med side effects
◍ where is oral suctioning done.
