Test Prep MACE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep MACE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  When the TZD should be administered, given the fact that the main side effect of a TZD is hypoglycemia?

  A. 30 minutes to 60 minutes before a meal
  B. Less than 90 minutes after a meal
  C. Less than 30 minutes before a meal
  D. More than 30 minutes after a meal
  C. Less than 30 minutes before a meal

• Question 22:

  The nurse tells you that the blood level of a drug is too high. What do you know from that?

  A. The resident may be taking illegal drugs.
  B. The resident is at risk for toxicity.
  C. The rate of absorption of the drug is low.
  D. The rate of excretion for the drug is too high.
  B. The resident is at risk for toxicity.

• Question 23:

  A medication that makes food move more quickly through the GI tract is known as __________.

  A. PPI
  B. H2 blocker
  C. Antiemetic
  D. Prokinetic
  D. Prokinetic

• Question 24:

  A resident is prescribed a new antihypertensive medication known as a beta-blocker. After three days on the medication, the resident's heart rate is 54 and he complains of wheezing. Which of the following is the best action for the MA to take regarding medication administration of the beta-blocker?

  A. Wait until bedtime to give the next dose.
  B. Hold the next dose and report to the nurse.
  C. Give the medication and report to the nurse.
  D. Call the physician and report the resident's response.
  B. Hold the next dose and report to the nurse.

• Question 25:

  What is the best position to place the resident in to administer a vaginal medication?

  A. Prone
  B. Lithotomy
  C. Left lateral recumbent
  D. Sims'
  B. Lithotomy

• Question 26:

  True or false: Clients receiving diuretic combination products are high risk for side effects specific to each drug.

  A. TRUE
  B. FALSE
  A. TRUE

• Question 27:

  In asthma, the smooth muscles in the airways become severely constricted by an over stimulation from various sources, which may be either extrinsic or intrinsic. Which of the following is not anextrinsic source?

  A. Pollen
  B. Cigarette smoke
  C. Dust
  D. Anxiety
  D. Anxiety

• Question 28:

  When a person has an antacid and other medications ordered, how should the antacid be administered?

  A. At the same time as the other medications to prevent GI upset
  B. 30 minutes after the rest of the medication
  C. 1 hour before or 2 hours after the rest of the medication
  D. When the patient says he or she usually takes the antacid
  C. 1 hour before or 2 hours after the rest of the medication

• Question 29:

  Which of the following questions is open-ended?

  A. Are you allergic to aspirin?
  B. Have you ever taken aspirin before?
  C. When you took the aspirin, did you have a reaction?
  D. What medications are you allergic to?
  D. What medications are you allergic to?

• Question 30:

  An MA can be charged with negligence when he or she administers the correct __________.

  A. medication
  B. medication to the right person
  C. medication to the right person in the wrong way
  D. medication to the right person in the right way
  C. medication to the right person in the wrong way