Test Prep MACE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep MACE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  Before giving a medication, the label is checked for all of the following except __________.

  A. Dosage
  B. Expiration date
  C. Name
  D. Cost
  D. Cost

• Question 12:

  A couple of antipsychotic medications are known to have caused cases of muscle pain and muscle breakdown. This type of drug reaction is known as __________.

  A. Idiosyncratic
  B. Paradoxical
  C. Antagonist
  D. Agonist
  A. Idiosyncratic

• Question 13:

  When a patient is receiving INH for active TB, how is it given?

  A. By itself
  B. With rifampin
  C. With myambutol
  D. With zitromax
  B. With rifampin

• Question 14:

  Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the application of nitroglycerin cream?

  A. Apply the medication to an area of the skin that is not open.
  B. Rub the cream into the skin.
  C. Do not place the medication on the same area of skin with each application.
  D. Apply an accurate dose.
  B. Rub the cream into the skin.

• Question 15:

  Many medications have side effects.

  Which of the following is a side effect that the Medication Aide should watch for when giving an antidysrhythmic medication?

  A. Increased energy
  B. Fatigue
  C. Low heart rate
  D. High blood pressure
  C. Low heart rate

• Question 16:

  What medication is often prescribed for a patient who has depressive disorder symptoms?

  A. Amitriptyline
  B. Promethazine
  C. Propranolol
  D. Rifampin
  A. Amitriptyline

• Question 17:

  How long should a patient lie flat after you administer a rectal medication?

  A. 5 to 10 minutes
  B. 15 to 20 minutes
  C. 2 to 5 minutes
  D. 0 to 2 minutes
  A. 5 to 10 minutes

• Question 18:

  Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce yourself to the residents?

  A. For the residents to know who is in charge
  B. To build relationships with the residents
  C. For the residents to be able to call you if needed
  D. To adhere to proper etiquette
  B. To build relationships with the residents

• Question 19:

  Diuretics are medications that are primarily prescribed for a patient with the following conditions __________.

  A. Swelling of the feet and ankles
  B. Low sodium levels in the blood
  C. Low blood pressure D. Feelings of light-headedness upon standing
  A. Swelling of the feet and ankles

• Question 20:

  When can an MA-C refuse an assignment?

  A. When it is almost time for his or her shift to end.
  B. When he or she is too busy.
  C. When the task is unclear.
  D. When the nurse is not busy.
  C. When the task is unclear.