Test Prep MACE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep MACE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 71:

  Which of the following medications is not a nasal decongestant?

  A. Pseudoephedrine
  B. Loratadine
  C. Epinephrine
  D. Phenylephrine
  B. Loratadine

• Question 72:

  Which of the following types of diabetes occurs more frequently in older persons?

  A. Gestational
  B. Diabetes 1
  C. Diabetes 2
  D. Juvenile diabetes
  C. Diabetes 2

• Question 73:

  One of your residents complains of a headache, but he has no analgesic ordered. What then is the best course of action for the Medication Aide?

  A. Give two Tylenols tablets and tell the nurse that they have been administered.
  B. Call the physician and get an order for an analgesic.
  C. Tell the nurse about the resident's request for pain medication and that there is no updated order.
  D. Give two Tylenol tablets and record as usual.
  C. Tell the nurse about the resident's request for pain medication and that there is no updated order.

• Question 74:

  A rectal medication is inserted approximately __________ into the rectum.

  A. 2 inches
  B. 5 inches
  C. 1/2 inch
  D. 1 inch
  A. 2 inches

• Question 75:

  Which of the following is an appropriate action when administering ear drops?

  A. Keep the medication in the refrigerator until just before administering it.
  B. Have the person lie on his or her side for 15 to 20 minutes.
  C. Place an ear wick in the affected ear for greater absorption.
  D. Administer the medication only to the ear it is prescribed.
  D. Administer the medication only to the ear it is prescribed.

• Question 76:

  What does the term polypharmacy mean?

  A. The resident takes many different medications for various medical conditions.
  B. The resident or a family member obtains the resident's medications from several different pharmacies.
  C. The resident is able to take many different medications without any adverse effects.
  D. The resident takes the same medication several times a day.
  A. The resident takes many different medications for various medical conditions.

• Question 77:

  The provider orders 5mg of a medication. The medication is supplied as 10mg in 10mL. What quantity of medication will you give?

  A. 10mL
  B. 2.5mL
  C. 5mL
  D. 15mL
  C. 5mL

• Question 78:

  Levothyoxine (Synthroid) should be administered early in the morning, on an empty stomach, and the resident __________.

  A. will need to wait 3 to 4 hours before eating or drinking anything.
  B. should not eat for at least 1 hour but may drink soda or milk.
  C. should wait 15 minutes before eating.
  D. should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.
  D. should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking.

• Question 79:

  How otic drugs are used?

  A. In the ears
  B. In the eyes
  C. In the nose
  D. In the mouth
  A. In the ears

• Question 80:

  What do you do to administer ear medication to an adult?

  A. Pull the ear down and out.
  B. Pull the ear back and upward.
  C. Push the tragus open.
  D. Do not touch the ear while giving the medication.
  B. Pull the ear back and upward.