40 Hour Medication Aide Final Exam | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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40 Hour Medication Aide
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40 Hour Medication Aide
40 Hour Medication Aide Final Exam |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
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How should a medication aide manage medications that require refrigeration?
A medication aide should store these medications in a dedicated, temperature-controlled
refrigerator and ensure they are not expos...
40 Hour Medication Aide Final Exam |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
How should a medication aide manage medications that require refrigeration?
✔✔ A medication aide should store these medications in a dedicated, temperature-controlled
refrigerator and ensure they are not exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range.
What steps should be taken if a medication aide suspects a medication error has occurred?
✔✔ The medication aide should immediately report the suspected error to the supervising nurse
or healthcare provider, document the incident accurately, and closely monitor the patient for any
adverse reactions.
How does a medication aide handle controlled substances in a healthcare facility?
✔✔ Controlled substances should be handled with extra care, stored in a secure, locked location,
and administered and documented according to strict legal and facility guidelines.
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, When should a medication aide wash their hands during medication administration?
✔✔ A medication aide should wash their hands before and after administering medications to
prevent cross-contamination and maintain hygiene.
What should a medication aide do if a patient reports an allergic reaction to a medication they
have been taking?
✔✔ The medication aide should stop administering the medication, report the reaction
immediately to the supervising nurse, and document the incident.
A medication aide (MA) is not usually allowed to administer a drug
If it is the first time a resident takes it
If the drug is for a heart condition
If the drug is for a chronic illness
If a doctor has not provided written approval for the medication aide to do so ✔✔If it is the first
time a resident takes it
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