MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFICATION EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURED PASS
1. A resident with hypertension is prescribed a new oral medication. The
medication aide notices the resident’s blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg before
administration. What should the aide do?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Hold the medication and report to the nurse
C. Administer half the dose
D. Ask another resident for advice
It is unsafe to administer medication when vital signs indicate potential
hypotension. The aide must hold the medication and notify the nurse for
further assessment.
2. Which of the following actions best demonstrates proper infection control
when administering oral medications?
A. Administering medications before washing hands
B. Using the same spoon for multiple residents
C. Performing hand hygiene before and after administration
D. Wearing gloves only if the resident is ill
Hand hygiene before and after medication administration prevents
transmission of pathogens and aligns with standard precautions.
3. A resident refuses their evening medication. What is the first step the
medication aide should take?
A. Force the resident to take the medication
, B. Inform the nurse immediately
C. Leave the medication in the resident’s room
D. Document that the resident refused and leave
Medication refusal must be reported to the supervising nurse; the nurse
will assess reasons and decide on the next steps.
4. Which principle guides the “five rights” of medication administration?
A. Ensuring efficiency
B. Minimizing costs
C. Ensuring resident safety
D. Reducing paperwork
The five rights (right resident, medication, dose, route, time) exist to
prevent medication errors and protect the resident.
5. A medication aide is preparing to administer a liquid medication. Which
action is correct?
A. Pour the medication above eye level for better accuracy
B. Shake the bottle after pouring
C. Measure the medication at eye level on a flat surface
D. Give the entire bottle to the resident
Measuring at eye level ensures accurate dosing and prevents over- or
under-administration.
6. A resident with dysphagia is prescribed a pill. Which technique should the
medication aide use?
A. Crush the pill and mix it with any available food
B. Check with the nurse before altering the form
C. Give the pill whole without fluids
D. Skip the medication
, Crushing medications can alter absorption or safety. Always consult the
nurse or pharmacist before changing the form.
7. Which of the following is considered a controlled substance?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Oxycodone
C. Amoxicillin
D. Ibuprofen
Controlled substances have potential for abuse and require careful
documentation and secure storage.
8. A resident has difficulty swallowing tablets. The nurse instructs the
medication aide to administer the medication with applesauce. What should
the aide do first?
A. Mix the pill in applesauce without consulting the resident
B. Verify with the nurse that this method is allowed
C. Ask the resident if they want water instead
D. Split the pill in half
Any modification to medication administration must be authorized by the
nurse to ensure safety and efficacy.
9. When documenting medication administration, which information is
required?
A. Only the resident’s name
B. Only the time of administration
C. Only the dose given
D. Resident name, medication, dose, route, time, and any observations
Complete documentation ensures accountability, legal compliance, and
continuity of care.
, 10.Which action demonstrates ethical practice by a medication aide?
A. Giving extra medication to calm a resident
B. Ignoring a resident’s refusal
C. Following the medication order exactly as written
D. Sharing medications between residents
Ethical practice requires adherence to orders, respecting resident
autonomy, and preventing harm.
11.A resident develops a rash after a new medication. The medication aide
should:
A. Wait to see if it disappears
B. Report immediately to the nurse
C. Apply lotion and continue medication
D. Document without informing anyone
Adverse reactions must be reported promptly to prevent harm and allow
medical intervention.
12.Which factor may affect a resident’s response to medication?
A. Age
B. Weight
C. Liver or kidney function
D. All of the above
Physiologic differences, organ function, and body composition influence
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
13.A resident asks why they are taking a new medication. How should the
medication aide respond?
A. Explain the condition and dosage in detail
B. Refer the resident to the nurse or prescribing provider
C. Give a personal opinion
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURED PASS
1. A resident with hypertension is prescribed a new oral medication. The
medication aide notices the resident’s blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg before
administration. What should the aide do?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed
B. Hold the medication and report to the nurse
C. Administer half the dose
D. Ask another resident for advice
It is unsafe to administer medication when vital signs indicate potential
hypotension. The aide must hold the medication and notify the nurse for
further assessment.
2. Which of the following actions best demonstrates proper infection control
when administering oral medications?
A. Administering medications before washing hands
B. Using the same spoon for multiple residents
C. Performing hand hygiene before and after administration
D. Wearing gloves only if the resident is ill
Hand hygiene before and after medication administration prevents
transmission of pathogens and aligns with standard precautions.
3. A resident refuses their evening medication. What is the first step the
medication aide should take?
A. Force the resident to take the medication
, B. Inform the nurse immediately
C. Leave the medication in the resident’s room
D. Document that the resident refused and leave
Medication refusal must be reported to the supervising nurse; the nurse
will assess reasons and decide on the next steps.
4. Which principle guides the “five rights” of medication administration?
A. Ensuring efficiency
B. Minimizing costs
C. Ensuring resident safety
D. Reducing paperwork
The five rights (right resident, medication, dose, route, time) exist to
prevent medication errors and protect the resident.
5. A medication aide is preparing to administer a liquid medication. Which
action is correct?
A. Pour the medication above eye level for better accuracy
B. Shake the bottle after pouring
C. Measure the medication at eye level on a flat surface
D. Give the entire bottle to the resident
Measuring at eye level ensures accurate dosing and prevents over- or
under-administration.
6. A resident with dysphagia is prescribed a pill. Which technique should the
medication aide use?
A. Crush the pill and mix it with any available food
B. Check with the nurse before altering the form
C. Give the pill whole without fluids
D. Skip the medication
, Crushing medications can alter absorption or safety. Always consult the
nurse or pharmacist before changing the form.
7. Which of the following is considered a controlled substance?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Oxycodone
C. Amoxicillin
D. Ibuprofen
Controlled substances have potential for abuse and require careful
documentation and secure storage.
8. A resident has difficulty swallowing tablets. The nurse instructs the
medication aide to administer the medication with applesauce. What should
the aide do first?
A. Mix the pill in applesauce without consulting the resident
B. Verify with the nurse that this method is allowed
C. Ask the resident if they want water instead
D. Split the pill in half
Any modification to medication administration must be authorized by the
nurse to ensure safety and efficacy.
9. When documenting medication administration, which information is
required?
A. Only the resident’s name
B. Only the time of administration
C. Only the dose given
D. Resident name, medication, dose, route, time, and any observations
Complete documentation ensures accountability, legal compliance, and
continuity of care.
, 10.Which action demonstrates ethical practice by a medication aide?
A. Giving extra medication to calm a resident
B. Ignoring a resident’s refusal
C. Following the medication order exactly as written
D. Sharing medications between residents
Ethical practice requires adherence to orders, respecting resident
autonomy, and preventing harm.
11.A resident develops a rash after a new medication. The medication aide
should:
A. Wait to see if it disappears
B. Report immediately to the nurse
C. Apply lotion and continue medication
D. Document without informing anyone
Adverse reactions must be reported promptly to prevent harm and allow
medical intervention.
12.Which factor may affect a resident’s response to medication?
A. Age
B. Weight
C. Liver or kidney function
D. All of the above
Physiologic differences, organ function, and body composition influence
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
13.A resident asks why they are taking a new medication. How should the
medication aide respond?
A. Explain the condition and dosage in detail
B. Refer the resident to the nurse or prescribing provider
C. Give a personal opinion
