MEDICATION AIDE EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
which order requires the drug to be given once and only one-time
Correct Answer STAT order
an older person is at risk for drug interaction or drug toxicity
because of Correct Answer chronic illness
a person has a headache and the nurse decides to give a drug.
this is an example of Correct Answer PRN order
which abbreviation is on the "do not use" list Correct Answer qd
standard drug administration time Correct Answer helps make
sure drugs are given safety and on time
a drug is ordered q.i.d. this drug should be given Correct Answer
four times a day
a drug is ordered p.c. the drug is given Correct Answer after
meals
a prescription label is not complete. the CMA should Correct
Answer tell the nurse
the CMA has administered a PRN drug. besides the MAR, where
should the CMA record giving the drug Correct Answer the
progress notes
,a drug contains an abbreviation in the agency's 'Do Not Use' list.
the CMA should Correct Answer tell the nurse
a drug is to be given daily, what time should the CMA put on the
MAR Correct Answer the agency's standard time for the drug
given daily
a drug is ordered at 9:00am, the CMA may give the drug between
Correct Answer 8:30am-9:30am
to make sure the right resident is receiving the drug, the CMA
should use at least Correct Answer two identifiers
a drug is dropped on the floor. The CMA should Correct Answer
dispose of it following the agency policy
the CMA is to give an oral drug. today the resident is having
difficulty swallowing. the CMa should Correct Answer tell the
nurse
the CMA is giving drugs from a medication cart, when the CMA
enters a residents room, the CMA should Correct Answer lock the
cart before entering the residents room
the CMA has prepared a residents drug to be administered. the
resident refuses to take the drug. what should the CMA do with
the drug Correct Answer dispose of it following agency policy
one tsp equals Correct Answer 5ml
the CMA is giving a buccal tablet, the table it Correct Answer
placed between the cheek and the molar teeth
when giving oral drug, the CMA should Correct Answer stay with
the resident while taking drugs
,when applying topical drug, the CMA should
-practice hand hygiene before and after the application
-wear gloves
-document before the drug is applied
-apply the dose to clean, dry,skin Correct Answer practice hand
hygiene before and after the application
wear gloves
Apply the dose to Clean, dry skin
to safely apply powder, the CMA should Correct Answer sprinkle
a small amount of powder onto their hands or cloths.
the CMA is applying a trans-dermal patch, the CMA should
Correct Answer remove the old patch before applying the new
one
the CMA needs to give a resident two different eye drugs to the
right eye, how long should the CMA wait between the drugs
Correct Answer usually 1-5 minutes
a drug order contains the abbreviation OD. the CMA should
Correct Answer give the drug into the right eye
check with the nurse before giving the drug
how long does a resident remain in the side-lying position after
receiving ear drops Correct Answer usually 5-10 minutes
after receiving nose drops, the resident needs to remain supine
for Correct Answer 10 minutes
an eye dropper is held Correct Answer 1/2 inch above the eye
what should the CMA use to remove excess cerumen Correct
Answer wet washcloth
, to give a nasal spray, the CMA should give a puff of spray os the
resident Correct Answer takes a deep breath
nasal spray's order for both nostrils. what should the CMA do to
give the drug in the second nostril Correct Answer wipe the bottle
tip
after receiving a vaginal drug, the female resident should remain
in the following position for 5-10 minutes Correct Answer supine
position with hips elevated
the CMA is administering a rectal suppository. the resident should
be place in what position. Correct Answer sims'
absorption of a topical drug in order persons in enhanced by
Correct Answer decreasing skin thickness
a resident is given eye drops to treat glaucoma, the CMA should
observe for signs and symptoms of Correct Answer redness and
eye discomfort
a resident is taking a sedative- hypnotic drug, the CMA should
Correct Answer observe the residents level of alertness and
ability to preform motor function
sedative/ hypnotic drugs can cause drowsiness, lethargy,
headache, muscle or joint pain and Correct Answer disorentation
which of the following is a common side effect of drugs used to
treat Parkinson's disease Correct Answer Vertigo
the most common side effect for the benzodiazepines anti anxiety
drugs Correct Answer drowsiness and loss of coordination
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
which order requires the drug to be given once and only one-time
Correct Answer STAT order
an older person is at risk for drug interaction or drug toxicity
because of Correct Answer chronic illness
a person has a headache and the nurse decides to give a drug.
this is an example of Correct Answer PRN order
which abbreviation is on the "do not use" list Correct Answer qd
standard drug administration time Correct Answer helps make
sure drugs are given safety and on time
a drug is ordered q.i.d. this drug should be given Correct Answer
four times a day
a drug is ordered p.c. the drug is given Correct Answer after
meals
a prescription label is not complete. the CMA should Correct
Answer tell the nurse
the CMA has administered a PRN drug. besides the MAR, where
should the CMA record giving the drug Correct Answer the
progress notes
,a drug contains an abbreviation in the agency's 'Do Not Use' list.
the CMA should Correct Answer tell the nurse
a drug is to be given daily, what time should the CMA put on the
MAR Correct Answer the agency's standard time for the drug
given daily
a drug is ordered at 9:00am, the CMA may give the drug between
Correct Answer 8:30am-9:30am
to make sure the right resident is receiving the drug, the CMA
should use at least Correct Answer two identifiers
a drug is dropped on the floor. The CMA should Correct Answer
dispose of it following the agency policy
the CMA is to give an oral drug. today the resident is having
difficulty swallowing. the CMa should Correct Answer tell the
nurse
the CMA is giving drugs from a medication cart, when the CMA
enters a residents room, the CMA should Correct Answer lock the
cart before entering the residents room
the CMA has prepared a residents drug to be administered. the
resident refuses to take the drug. what should the CMA do with
the drug Correct Answer dispose of it following agency policy
one tsp equals Correct Answer 5ml
the CMA is giving a buccal tablet, the table it Correct Answer
placed between the cheek and the molar teeth
when giving oral drug, the CMA should Correct Answer stay with
the resident while taking drugs
,when applying topical drug, the CMA should
-practice hand hygiene before and after the application
-wear gloves
-document before the drug is applied
-apply the dose to clean, dry,skin Correct Answer practice hand
hygiene before and after the application
wear gloves
Apply the dose to Clean, dry skin
to safely apply powder, the CMA should Correct Answer sprinkle
a small amount of powder onto their hands or cloths.
the CMA is applying a trans-dermal patch, the CMA should
Correct Answer remove the old patch before applying the new
one
the CMA needs to give a resident two different eye drugs to the
right eye, how long should the CMA wait between the drugs
Correct Answer usually 1-5 minutes
a drug order contains the abbreviation OD. the CMA should
Correct Answer give the drug into the right eye
check with the nurse before giving the drug
how long does a resident remain in the side-lying position after
receiving ear drops Correct Answer usually 5-10 minutes
after receiving nose drops, the resident needs to remain supine
for Correct Answer 10 minutes
an eye dropper is held Correct Answer 1/2 inch above the eye
what should the CMA use to remove excess cerumen Correct
Answer wet washcloth
, to give a nasal spray, the CMA should give a puff of spray os the
resident Correct Answer takes a deep breath
nasal spray's order for both nostrils. what should the CMA do to
give the drug in the second nostril Correct Answer wipe the bottle
tip
after receiving a vaginal drug, the female resident should remain
in the following position for 5-10 minutes Correct Answer supine
position with hips elevated
the CMA is administering a rectal suppository. the resident should
be place in what position. Correct Answer sims'
absorption of a topical drug in order persons in enhanced by
Correct Answer decreasing skin thickness
a resident is given eye drops to treat glaucoma, the CMA should
observe for signs and symptoms of Correct Answer redness and
eye discomfort
a resident is taking a sedative- hypnotic drug, the CMA should
Correct Answer observe the residents level of alertness and
ability to preform motor function
sedative/ hypnotic drugs can cause drowsiness, lethargy,
headache, muscle or joint pain and Correct Answer disorentation
which of the following is a common side effect of drugs used to
treat Parkinson's disease Correct Answer Vertigo
the most common side effect for the benzodiazepines anti anxiety
drugs Correct Answer drowsiness and loss of coordination
