Certified Medication Aide Review Exam (2024 / 2025) Questions and Revised Answers, 100% Guarantee Pass What is the function of arteries? - ANSWERcarries blood away from the heart Washing hands and washing the medication tray is considered what type of action? - ANSWERNecessary What does the abbreviation O.D. mean? - ANSWERright eye What type of drug is u sed to treat an infection? - ANSWERantibiotic What are nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to: - ANSWERrelieve chest pain An expectorant action is used to: - ANSWERliquefy and loosen mucu s Which laxative (of choices) works the quickest? - ANSWERbi sacodyl (Dulcolax), peristalsis stimulant What does an antipyretic drug such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) do? - ANSWERReduce fever What type of drug relieves pain? - ANSWERanalgesic What is the cause of diabetes? - ANSWERnot producing enough insulin If a medication card states "Miss Brown, Dulcolax rectal supposition" you are expected to take all the following actions except: - ANSWERask resident to have a bowel movement immediately after insertion Mr.James' medication card reads "Cortisporin optic, 3 dr ops in the right eye". To administer the medication the CMA would do all of the following except: - ANSWERtouch the top of the eye dropper lightly on the inner eye lid Medications which are required to be locked in a cabinet and signed out in the resident 's name are: - ANSWERnarcotics, nervous system stimulants and depressants As one ages, their breath will become: - ANSWERmore shallow Clean dressing changes can be performed in the: - ANSWERresident's room Which action would NOT provide privacy for a resident while performing treatment? - ANSWERResident receives treatment at nurses' station Which technique is improper when assembling equipment for treatment? - ANSWERplace all of residents' treatments on one tray and go room to room Insulin can only be legally administered to nursing home residents by: - ANSWERa licensed nurse A CMA receives the report and heads to the medication room. Upon entering they notice liquid medication spilled on the counter. The CMA's first action should be: - ANSWERClean up the mess If a CMA has questions about their work setting they should refer to: - ANSWERemployee handbook If liquid suspension spills on the medication cart, one should be wipe it up immediately because: - ANSWERa clean medication cart reduces opportunities for spills to contaminate other medications If a medication card reads Phenobarbital gr. i. and the bottle of Phenobarbital reads 20mg. per 5 ml. The medication aide should: - ANSWERask the licensed nurse supervisor to calculate the dosage Medication used to lower blood pressure is referred to as: - ANSWERan antihypertensive drug Antiarrythmic drugs are used to: - ANSWERpromote a normal heat rhythm in the heartbeat Expectorant medication's effectiveness can be increased by all except: - ANSWERencouraging the resident to eat a diet high in fiber Medications that have antiflamatory. action are all of the following except: - ANSWERsulfasoxazole (Gantrisin) and erythromycin (Erythrocin ) When administering m edication using a hand -held nebulizer, such as Maximist or Pulmonade, proper technique includes: - ANSWERassisting the resident to an upright position Safe practices when oxygen is in use include: - ANSWERmaintaining humidification of the oxygen at all ti mes Prior to administering a second dose of topical antibiotic the CMA should observe the resident's skin for: - ANSWERredness and itching
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