QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION EXAM
QUESTIONS |LATEST RELEASE
2026|SURE TO PASS| ALREADY GRADED
A+
1. Mrs. Smith is complaining of loss of appetite, blurred vision, and says that she
sees yellow and green halos. These are side effects of which medication?
- Digoxin
- Macrodantin
- Lasix
- Vitamin B12
2. Explain the importance of checking medication multiple times before
administration. What could be the consequences of not adhering to this practice?
- A. It ensures the right patient receives the medication.
- B. It prevents medication errors and enhances patient safety.
- C. It is a requirement for all healthcare professionals.
- D. It is only necessary for high-risk medications.
3. Which of the following is NOT considered a safety procedure in medication
administration?
- Allowing family members to administer medications
- Monitoring the patient until medications are taken
- Following the 6 rights of medication administration
- Being aware of potential side effects of medications
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,4. What is the primary action a Qualified Medication Aide should take before
administering Tenormin to a resident?
- Take their Blood Pressure
- Take their Temperature
- Take their pulse
- Count it in the narcotic record
5. In the context of blood pressure measurement, what does the term 'systolic' refer
to?
- The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats
- The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
- The average pressure in the arteries during one cardiac cycle
- The pressure measured at the apical pulse
6. What is the medical term for the inflammation of the urinary bladder?
- Cystitis
- Hepatitis
- Gingivitis
- Nephritis
7. Which of the following medications is classified as a diuretic?
- Lasix
- Simvastatin
- Lamictal
- Prozac
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, 8. Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with
bronchodilator use?
- Dizziness
- Nausea & Hypertension
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
9. What is the first step a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) should take if there is
a discrepancy between the medication container label and the medication record?
- Notify the nurse
- Have someone else administer the medication
- Throw the medication in the trash
- Ask the family if it is the correct medication
10. What is the correct timing for documenting medication administration
according to standard practices?
- Before you close the medication book
- While you are taking the pills out of the package
- Immediately after administering medication to the resident
- At the end of your shift
11. What term describes care that focuses on relieving symptoms without curing
the underlying condition?
- Rehabilitative
- Curative
- Palliative
- Preventive
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QUESTIONS |LATEST RELEASE
2026|SURE TO PASS| ALREADY GRADED
A+
1. Mrs. Smith is complaining of loss of appetite, blurred vision, and says that she
sees yellow and green halos. These are side effects of which medication?
- Digoxin
- Macrodantin
- Lasix
- Vitamin B12
2. Explain the importance of checking medication multiple times before
administration. What could be the consequences of not adhering to this practice?
- A. It ensures the right patient receives the medication.
- B. It prevents medication errors and enhances patient safety.
- C. It is a requirement for all healthcare professionals.
- D. It is only necessary for high-risk medications.
3. Which of the following is NOT considered a safety procedure in medication
administration?
- Allowing family members to administer medications
- Monitoring the patient until medications are taken
- Following the 6 rights of medication administration
- Being aware of potential side effects of medications
1
,4. What is the primary action a Qualified Medication Aide should take before
administering Tenormin to a resident?
- Take their Blood Pressure
- Take their Temperature
- Take their pulse
- Count it in the narcotic record
5. In the context of blood pressure measurement, what does the term 'systolic' refer
to?
- The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats
- The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
- The average pressure in the arteries during one cardiac cycle
- The pressure measured at the apical pulse
6. What is the medical term for the inflammation of the urinary bladder?
- Cystitis
- Hepatitis
- Gingivitis
- Nephritis
7. Which of the following medications is classified as a diuretic?
- Lasix
- Simvastatin
- Lamictal
- Prozac
2
, 8. Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with
bronchodilator use?
- Dizziness
- Nausea & Hypertension
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
9. What is the first step a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) should take if there is
a discrepancy between the medication container label and the medication record?
- Notify the nurse
- Have someone else administer the medication
- Throw the medication in the trash
- Ask the family if it is the correct medication
10. What is the correct timing for documenting medication administration
according to standard practices?
- Before you close the medication book
- While you are taking the pills out of the package
- Immediately after administering medication to the resident
- At the end of your shift
11. What term describes care that focuses on relieving symptoms without curing
the underlying condition?
- Rehabilitative
- Curative
- Palliative
- Preventive
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