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Medication Aide Certification Examination

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Question 1 Single choice

A resident has been ordered synthroid and wants to know what it is prescribed for.

What is the correct answer?

  1. A

    Hypothyroidism

  2. B

    Hypertension

  3. C

    Hyperthyroidism

  4. D

    Hypotension

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Correct answer: A

Question 2 Single choice

The Medication Aide is responsible to know the medical information of __________.

  1. A

    All residents at their place of employment

  2. B

    Residents he/she is assigned to

  3. C

    All residents on the unit or floor

  4. D

    Residents assigned to their supervising nurse

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Correct answer: B

Question 3 Single choice

Singulair (Montelukast) is most often used with other medications to control asthma.

What is the most important factor to remember when using Singulair?

  1. A

    Singulair is not a fast-acting drug and cannot be used in the place of a rescue bronchodilator.

  2. B

    It may reduce the use of a fast-acting bronchodilator over time.

  3. C

    It may lead to fewer symptoms during the night.

  4. D

    It may lead to fewer asthma attacks.

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Correct answer: A

Question 4 Single choice

One pint equals __________ milliliters.

  1. A

    100mL

  2. B

    200mL

  3. C

    500mL

  4. D

    300mL

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Correct answer: C

Question 5 Single choice

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Medication Aide?

  1. A

    Giving the first dose of a newly ordered medication to the client

  2. B

    Converting medication dosage from milligrams to micrograms

  3. C

    Withholding a patient medication without reviewing it with the nurse first

  4. D

    Giving PRN medications ordered after checking with the resident's nurse

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Correct answer: D

Question 6 Single choice

What is the single most important step for the Medication Aide to perform to prevent the spread of infection while administering medications?

  1. A

    Wash his or her hands frequently.

  2. B

    Wear protective eye wear.

  3. C

    Wear gloves.

  4. D

    Wash patient hands frequently.

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Correct answer: A

Question 7 Single choice

For which of the following individuals would you withhold oral medications?

  1. A

    A patient who has had a stroke and needs to have liquids thickened.

  2. B

    A patient who is unconscious.

  3. C

    A patient who is blind.

  4. D

    A patient who is awake and alert and has no deficits.

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Correct answer: B

Question 8 Single choice

Which of the following medications are prescribed for the symptoms of asthma?

  1. A

    Inderal

  2. B

    Spiriva

  3. C

    Tussionex

  4. D

    Propranolol

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Correct answer: B

Question 9 Single choice

The MA-C is responsible for knowing the medical information of __________.

  1. A

    All residents at the MA-C's place of employment.

  2. B

    Each of the residents he/she is assigned to.

  3. C

    All residents on his/her unit or floor.

  4. D

    All residents assigned to his/her supervising nurse.

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Correct answer: B

Question 10 Single choice

What is a side effect of most antiemetics that may lead to harm, especially for the elderly?

  1. A

    Sedation

  2. B

    Dry mouth

  3. C

    Headache

  4. D

    Constipation

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Correct answer: A