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Med Aide Quizzes and Tests from All Units | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ What is the purpose of a "five rights" check before administering medication? To ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose, via the right route, and at the right time How s...

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What is the purpose of a "five rights" check before administering medication?




✔✔ To ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose, via the right route,

and at the right time




How should a medication aide handle expired medications?




✔✔ Discard them according to facility protocols and regulations for proper disposal




What should a medication aide do if a patient refuses medication?




✔✔ Document the refusal and notify the supervising nurse or physician




How often should a medication aide perform hand hygiene?




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,✔✔ Before and after administering medication and after any patient contact




What is the correct action if a patient exhibits an allergic reaction to a medication?




✔✔ Stop the medication, provide appropriate care, and report the reaction to a healthcare

professional immediately




How should controlled substances be handled and stored?




✔✔ They should be stored in a locked cabinet with limited access and documented carefully




What is the appropriate action if a medication is administered incorrectly?




✔✔ Report the incident, provide any necessary follow-up care, and document the error




How should a medication aide manage a medication that has been dropped on the floor?




✔✔ Discard the dropped medication and obtain a new dose, following facility protocols


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,What should be checked before administering a medication to ensure proper dosage?




✔✔ The medication label and the physician's order




What is an important step in educating patients about their medications?




✔✔ Providing clear instructions on how to take the medication and explaining potential side

effects




What is the purpose of the "right route" in medication administration?




✔✔ To ensure that the medication is administered via the correct method, such as oral, topical,

or intravenous, as prescribed




How should a medication aide handle medications that are not labeled?




✔✔ Do not administer them; report the issue to a supervisor and obtain a correctly labeled

medication
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, What action should be taken if a medication is not available in the prescribed form?




✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider to discuss alternative options or obtain a

substitution




How should a medication aide verify a patient's identity before administration?




✔✔ Use at least two identifiers, such as name and date of birth, to confirm the patient's identity




What should be done if a patient shows signs of adverse effects after taking medication?




✔✔ Provide immediate care as needed, document the symptoms, and report them to the

healthcare provider




What is the proper procedure for administering injectable medications?




✔✔ Clean the injection site with antiseptic, use proper technique to administer the injection, and

dispose of needles and syringes safely
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