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Med aide state test questions and answers | latest version | 2024/2025 | already passed What is the primary role of a medication aide in a healthcare setting? - To prescribe medications - To create treatment plans To administer medications - To perform surgical procedures What sh...

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Med aide state test questions and
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What is the primary role of a medication aide in a healthcare setting?




- To prescribe medications

- To create treatment plans


✔✔ To administer medications


- To perform surgical procedures




What should be done if a medication aide finds a medication error?




- Ignore it if the patient is stable


✔✔ Report it immediately to a supervisor


- Attempt to correct the error themselves

- Document it without reporting




Which of the following is a key responsibility when administering oral medications?


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,- Crushing tablets for easier ingestion


✔✔ Confirming the patient's identity before administration


- Giving medications without checking allergies

- Administering medications without regard to the time of day




How should a medication aide handle a medication that appears to be damaged or expired?




- Use it if no replacement is available

- Continue using it if the patient requests it


✔✔ Discard it properly and obtain a new medication


- Report the issue to the patient’s family




When documenting medication administration, what is a critical element to include?




✔✔ The exact time the medication was given


- The patient's emotional state

- The cost of the medication


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,- The brand name of the medication




What is an important consideration when administering medications via a feeding tube?




- Use any available liquid medication


✔✔ Verify the medication is compatible with the feeding tube


- Administer the medication without checking tube placement

- Mix the medication with solid food to aid ingestion




How should a medication aide respond if a patient reports an adverse reaction to a medication?




- Reassure the patient that reactions are normal

- Continue administering the medication as prescribed


✔✔ Report the reaction to the healthcare provider immediately


- Document the reaction but take no further action




What action should a medication aide take if they are unsure about a medication’s dosage?




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, - Administer a lower dose to be safe


✔✔ Consult the medication’s label or a healthcare provider


- Give the patient a larger dose to ensure effectiveness

- Skip the dose until further information is available




How should a medication aide manage controlled substances?




- Store them in a common medication cabinet

- Keep them accessible to all staff


✔✔ Secure them in a locked container with restricted access


- Leave them on a counter for easy access




What is the appropriate method for disposing of unused or expired medications?




- Flush them down the toilet

- Throw them in the regular trash


✔✔ Follow specific disposal guidelines or return them to a designated take-back program


- Give them to another patient who may use them


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