Test Prep MACE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep MACE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Which of the following is a serious side effect of NSAIDs?

  A. GI bleed
  B. GI upset
  C. Constipation
  D. Frequent urination
  A. GI bleed

• Question 2:

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

  A. Giving the first dose of a newly ordered medication to the client
  B. Converting medication dosage from milligrams to micrograms
  C. Withholding a patient medication without reviewing it with the nurse first
  D. Giving PRN medications ordered after checking with the resident's nurse
  D. Giving PRN medications ordered after checking with the resident's nurse

• Question 3:

  Which of the following definitions explains the metabolism of a medication?

  A. Decreases effect over time
  B. An effect not anticipated
  C. How the medication is used by the body
  D. Disposal of the drug from the body
  C. How the medication is used by the body

• Question 4:

  When giving a patient a histamine blocker, it is important to watch for __________.

  A. Confusion
  B. Weakness
  C. Nausea
  D. Hallucinations
  D. Hallucinations

• Question 5:

  A provider may exchange a brand-name drug for a less-expensive form of the drug known as __________.

  A. Trade name
  B. Chemical name
  C. Generic name
  D. Popular name
  C. Generic name

• Question 6:

  A nursing assistive personnel such as a MA-C or CNA __________.

  A. is a licensed nurse
  B. may practice in the same way as a nurse
  C. cannot be charged with negligence
  D. can work within their job description
  D. can work within their job description

• Question 7:

  NSAIDs should be given with __________.

  A. Water, and at least 30 minutes before other medications.
  B. Water, and can be given with other medications.
  C. Food.
  D. Water and food without restrictions.
  C. Food.

• Question 8:

  Patients who have reflux disease should avoid all of the following foods except for __________.

  A. Peanuts
  B. Spicy foods
  C. Tomatoes, citrus, and onions
  D. High-fat foods
  A. Peanuts

• Question 9:

  All of the following are symptoms of anxiety except __________.

  A. Increased appetite
  B. Dry mouth
  C. Nausea
  D. Sleep problems
  A. Increased appetite

• Question 10:

  Some medications to treat cancer are classified as antineoplastic. Which of the following medications is an antineoplastic medication?

  A. Prilosec
  B. 5 FU
  C. Ampicillin
  D. Cardizem
  B. 5 FU