Medication Aide State Test

Medication Aide State Test / MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an example of - ANS -negligence the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms. Snowden her scheduled methotrexate however she charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont matter since its just one dose. This is an example of: - ANS -fraud the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket bc she can get $25 per pill on the street. this is known as - ANS -diversion define the term medication error - ANS -when a drug is given any other way than how it was prescribed ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be the best response? - ANS -Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage. Gel - ANS -a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin. Inhalant - ANS -medication forcefully pushed into the lungs via compressed air such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc device. liniment - ANS -a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or water and used on the skin. Lotion - ANS -A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to the skin. Lozenge - ANS -small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or sweet base that holds medication and releases it s the base melts in the mouth. ointment - ANS -a semisolid substance for application of medication to the skin or eye where it is absorbed. Paste - ANS -a semisolid substance thicker and stiffer than an ointment, containing medications. it is not absorbed as readily as an ointment. The medication may be absorbed from the paste while a portion of the paste remains on the skin. Patch - ANS -medication encased in a round, square, or oval disc hat is stuck t the skin, allowing the medication to be absorbed slowly and regularly from the disc into the blood stream through the skin. Pill - ANS -medication in a powder form that is mixed in a bonding material and forced into round, oval, and/or flat shapes for ease of swallowing. Powder - ANS -A fine ground form of the medication that may be used for medications to ve swallowed. Solution - ANS -liquid containing dissolved medication Suppository - ANS -medication mixed in a gelatin or other soft material and shaped like a cone for ease of insertion into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. The gelatin slowly dissolves due to body heat and the medication is released. Suspension - ANS -a liquid holding un-dissolved particles of the medication, The liquid must be shaken before giving,