Test Prep MACE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep MACE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  Which of the following is not a role limitation of a Medication Aide?

  A. Observe the client's need for, or response to, medications, including PRN medications.
  B. Make decisions that might include withholding medications.
  C. Report changes in client status regarding drug therapy to ensure client comfort and safety.
  D. Call the physician about client status or need for medication.
  C. Report changes in client status regarding drug therapy to ensure client comfort and safety.

• Question 122:

  The goal in treating osteoporosis includes all of the following reasons except for __________.

  A. Control bone loss
  B. Prevent fractures
  C. Control pain
  D. Produce new bone
  C. Control pain

• Question 123:

  Which of the following is a side effect of metformin?

  A. Weight gain
  B. Diarrhea
  C. Dry skin
  D. Elevated blood sugar
  B. Diarrhea

• Question 124:

  Which of the following is not used to treat a patient with high cholesterol?

  A. Lipitor
  B. Persantine
  C. Mevacor
  D. Pravachol
  B. Persantine

• Question 125:

  Benzodiazepines are short-acting sedative-hypnotics. Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

  A. Diazepam
  B. Percodan
  C. Ultram
  D. Oxycodone
  A. Diazepam

• Question 126:

  When a medication is ordered to be given in the buccal cavity, how is it given?

  A. By mouth
  B. Placed in the cheek "pocket"
  C. Placed under the tongue
  D. Instilled in the nasal cavity
  B. Placed in the cheek "pocket"

• Question 127:

  What includes information that should be located on the MAR?

  A. Medication dose
  B. Client's next of kin
  C. Medication side effects
  D. Agency medication administration policies
  A. Medication dose

• Question 128:

  What is known as the reaction to antihyperglycemic medication that causes a person to shake and feel nervous?

  A. Hyperglycemia
  B. Hypothyroidism
  C. Hypoglycemia
  D. Hyperthyroidism
  C. Hypoglycemia

• Question 129:

  Which of the following may be a cause for a medication's failure to elicit the desired effect?

  A. The resident's past history of drug abuse.
  B. Using the generic form instead of the brand-name medication.
  C. The resident's diet and nutritional status.
  D. Provider orders for several different medications for the resident.
  C. The resident's diet and nutritional status.

• Question 130:

  An example of a contraindication to giving a patient a particular medication is that the patient __________.

  A. has taken the medication before.
  B. has an allergy to the medication.
  C. had an upset stomach the last time the medication was taken.
  D. has diarrhea when taking the medication.
  B. has an allergy to the medication.