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Medication Aide Study Guide (Iowa)
What are the proper techniques to obtain an oral temperature?
Have the patient moisten lips, place the thermometer at base of tongue to one
side, have patient close lips around probe to hold in place, remind patient not
to talk or bite the probe, make sure the patient has not had anything to eat or
drink or smoke within 15 to 20 minutes.




Identify Subjective versus Objective data
Subjective: Symptoms (reported). e.g. Pain
Objective: signs (observed with senses) e.g. Dry skin




What does MAR stand for?
medication administration record




T or F: QD, OU, OS, OD are unapproved abbreviations?
True




What do you do if you see an unapproved abbreviation on the MAR or label?
Report it to the nurse




What are acceptable abbreviations on a MAR or label?

,QID- x4, TID-x3, BID-x2, P.C.-after meals, A.C.-before meals, P.O.-by mouth




What is buccal administration?
between the cheek and gum




What is sublingual administration?
under the tongue




How many mL in a teaspoon?
5 mL




How many mL in a TBSP?
15 mL




How and when do you document PRN medications?
Immediately after giving, in the progress note and the MAR. Chart what
medication was given, what dose, what time, and why. Effectiveness of the
PRN needs to be documented 30 min to 1 hour after administration.




Define standardized medication times and what daily means.

, Patients are given medications on standardized schedule. Medication passes
occur for the majority of the patients within a facility at the same time.




What are the benefits of standardized medication times?
Helps prevent drug errors and ensures that all medications are passed safely
and on time.




What is the timeframe the state of Iowa gives you to pass medications?
1 hr before and after the stated due time - due time is dependent on the
facilities policy.




What is military time?
Add 12 to the time after noon. (1pm= 1300 and so on)




What route of medication administration can the MA complete?
P.O., topical, eye, ear, inhalers, nose drops/sprays, transdermal patches.




What are the roles of the CMA and who supervises them?
Administer medications, supervise the self-administering patient, observe and
report signs and symptoms. A licensed nurse.

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