TEST ANSWERS MED AIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ABSOLUTE CORRECT
ANSWERS 100%
A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse CORRECT
ANSWER - TRUE
Types of drug reactions include: CORRECT ANSWER - Local effect, systemic effect, and
emotional (placebo) effect
The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: CORRECT ANSWER - HHSC
Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? CORRECT ANSWER - Allergic
reaction, drug side effect, and drug toxicity
Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? CORRECT ANSWER -
Exploitation
The initial medication aide permit is valid for: CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
Medications can be stored in a: CORRECT ANSWER - Medication room and medication cart
A MAR is also known as: CORRECT ANSWER - Medication administration record
Drug preparations include which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER - Solids, semi-solids, and
liquids
, Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? CORRECT ANSWER
- 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
Which is a type of solid dosage form? CORRECT ANSWER - Capsule
If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication aide
must: CORRECT ANSWER - Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
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 CORRECT ANSWER - FALSE its 20 days
A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes: CORRECT ANSWER - Receiving or
assuming responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare
professional
A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved by HHSC:
CORRECT ANSWER - Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the CORRECT ANSWER - Eye
Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control? CORRECT ANSWER -
we.cdc.gov
Which of the following is a pathogen? CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria, virus, and fungi
QUESTIONS & ABSOLUTE CORRECT
ANSWERS 100%
A medication aide must work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse CORRECT
ANSWER - TRUE
Types of drug reactions include: CORRECT ANSWER - Local effect, systemic effect, and
emotional (placebo) effect
The employee misconduct registry is maintained by: CORRECT ANSWER - HHSC
Which of the following is an unwanted medication reactions? CORRECT ANSWER - Allergic
reaction, drug side effect, and drug toxicity
Which of the following is considered as misappropriation of property? CORRECT ANSWER -
Exploitation
The initial medication aide permit is valid for: CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months
Medications can be stored in a: CORRECT ANSWER - Medication room and medication cart
A MAR is also known as: CORRECT ANSWER - Medication administration record
Drug preparations include which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER - Solids, semi-solids, and
liquids
, Which of the following reasons can HHSC deny an application for a permit? CORRECT ANSWER
- 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
Which is a type of solid dosage form? CORRECT ANSWER - Capsule
If a medication aide notices that a resident is experiencing a side effect, the medication aide
must: CORRECT ANSWER - Report to the facility's charge licensed nurse
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 CORRECT ANSWER - FALSE its 20 days
A prohibited practice for a medication aide includes: CORRECT ANSWER - Receiving or
assuming responsibility for reducing to writing a verbal or telephone order from a healthcare
professional
A medication aide must compete a 7 hour continuing education program approved by HHSC:
CORRECT ANSWER - Before the expiration of the first renewal of the permit
Ophthalmic refers to drugs administered into the CORRECT ANSWER - Eye
Which website is a good resource pertaining to infection control? CORRECT ANSWER -
we.cdc.gov
Which of the following is a pathogen? CORRECT ANSWER - Bacteria, virus, and fungi
