TEST ANSWERS MED AIDE verified a+ with correct
question and answers
1. A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse: TRUE
2. Types of drug reactions include:: Local effect, systemic effect, and emotional (placebo)
effect
3. The employee misconduct registry is maintained by:: HHSC
4. Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions?: Allergic reaction, drug
side effect, and drug toxicity
5. Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property?: Exploitation
6. The initial medication aide permit is valid for:: 12 months
7. Medications can be stored in a:: Medication room and medication cart
8. A MAR is also known as:: Medication administration record
9. Drug preparations include which of the following?: Solids, semi-solids, and liquids
10. Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit?: The
applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to the
duties and responsibilities of a medication aide
The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR
The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR
11. Which is a type of solid dosage form?: Capsule
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12. If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the
medication aide must:: Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
13. An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after
enrollment in a training program, an application, including all required information
and documentation on HHSC forms: FALSE its 20 days
14. A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes:: Receiving or assuming
responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare
professional
15. A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved
by HHSC:: Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
16. Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the: Eye
17. Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control?: we.cdc.gov
18. Which of the following is a pathogen?: Bacteria, virus, and fungi
19. According to the Texas administration code, "NAR" stands for:: Nurse aide registry
20. Droplet transmission is explained by which of the following?: Microorganisms
transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or talking
21 A medication aide must notify HHSC within 145 days after changing the medication
aides required contact information:: FALSE 45 days
22. According to the Texas administration code, a person who is a graduate nurse
holding a temporary permit issued by the board of nursing may administer medication
to a resident in the facility without a license or permit: FALSE
23. When considering whether a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and
responsibilities of a medication aides HHSC considers the nature and seriousness of the
offense: TRUE
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question and answers
1. A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse: TRUE
2. Types of drug reactions include:: Local effect, systemic effect, and emotional (placebo)
effect
3. The employee misconduct registry is maintained by:: HHSC
4. Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions?: Allergic reaction, drug
side effect, and drug toxicity
5. Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property?: Exploitation
6. The initial medication aide permit is valid for:: 12 months
7. Medications can be stored in a:: Medication room and medication cart
8. A MAR is also known as:: Medication administration record
9. Drug preparations include which of the following?: Solids, semi-solids, and liquids
10. Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit?: The
applicant has a felony or misdemeanor conviction of a crime that directly relates to the
duties and responsibilities of a medication aide
The applicant is listed as unemployable in the EMR
The applicant is listened with a revoked or suspended status on the HHSC NAR
11. Which is a type of solid dosage form?: Capsule
1/7
, .
12. If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the
medication aide must:: Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
13. An applicant for a permit must submit to HHSC, no later than 180 days after
enrollment in a training program, an application, including all required information
and documentation on HHSC forms: FALSE its 20 days
14. A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes:: Receiving or assuming
responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare
professional
15. A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved
by HHSC:: Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
16. Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the: Eye
17. Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control?: we.cdc.gov
18. Which of the following is a pathogen?: Bacteria, virus, and fungi
19. According to the Texas administration code, "NAR" stands for:: Nurse aide registry
20. Droplet transmission is explained by which of the following?: Microorganisms
transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or talking
21 A medication aide must notify HHSC within 145 days after changing the medication
aides required contact information:: FALSE 45 days
22. According to the Texas administration code, a person who is a graduate nurse
holding a temporary permit issued by the board of nursing may administer medication
to a resident in the facility without a license or permit: FALSE
23. When considering whether a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and
responsibilities of a medication aides HHSC considers the nature and seriousness of the
offense: TRUE
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