Medication Aide State Test /
MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
,ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD
through the MAR. This is an example of - ANS -negligence
the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms.
Snowden her scheduled methotrexate however she charts in
the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont matter
since its just one dose. This is an example of: - ANS -fraud
the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her
pocket bc she can get $25 per pill on the street. this is known
as - ANS -diversion
define the term medication error - ANS -when a drug is given
any other way than how it was prescribed
ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart
medication. What would be the best response? - ANS -Notify
the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage.
Gel - ANS -a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold
medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid
at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin.
, Inhalant - ANS -medication forcefully pushed into the lungs
via compressed air such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc
device.
liniment - ANS -a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or
water and used on the skin.
Lotion - ANS -A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to
the skin.
Lozenge - ANS -small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or
sweet base that holds medication and releases it s the base
melts in the mouth.
ointment - ANS -a semisolid substance for application of
medication to the skin or eye where it is absorbed.
Paste - ANS -a semisolid substance thicker and stiffer than
an ointment, containing medications. it is not absorbed as
readily as an ointment. The medication may be absorbed
from the paste while a portion of the paste remains on the
skin.
MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
,ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD
through the MAR. This is an example of - ANS -negligence
the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms.
Snowden her scheduled methotrexate however she charts in
the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont matter
since its just one dose. This is an example of: - ANS -fraud
the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her
pocket bc she can get $25 per pill on the street. this is known
as - ANS -diversion
define the term medication error - ANS -when a drug is given
any other way than how it was prescribed
ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart
medication. What would be the best response? - ANS -Notify
the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage.
Gel - ANS -a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold
medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid
at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin.
, Inhalant - ANS -medication forcefully pushed into the lungs
via compressed air such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc
device.
liniment - ANS -a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or
water and used on the skin.
Lotion - ANS -A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to
the skin.
Lozenge - ANS -small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or
sweet base that holds medication and releases it s the base
melts in the mouth.
ointment - ANS -a semisolid substance for application of
medication to the skin or eye where it is absorbed.
Paste - ANS -a semisolid substance thicker and stiffer than
an ointment, containing medications. it is not absorbed as
readily as an ointment. The medication may be absorbed
from the paste while a portion of the paste remains on the
skin.
