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Question 1

Single choice

The MA-C may be responsible for administering a medication to improve bone density.

Which of the following side effect is most common side effect of the medication Boniva?

1. A

   GI upset

2. B

   Pain in arms or legs

3. C

   Weakness

4. D

   Jaw discomfort

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Correct answerB

Question 2

Single choice

For maximum absorption of a sublingual medication __________.

1. A

   it should be given with a full glass of water.

2. B

   the medication must be placed on the tip of tongue.

3. C

   the medication should be placed at the back of the tongue.

4. D

   no food or fluids until the medication is fully dissolved.

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Correct answerD

Question 3

Single choice

Which of the following is not a proton pump inhibitor?

1. A

   Aciphex

2. B

   Nexium

3. C

   Pepcid

4. D

   Prevacid

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Question 4

Single choice

A resident is taking Coumadin and enjoys eating green leafy vegetables.

Which type of interaction is considered the response of Coumadin to green leafy vegetables?

1. A

   Food

2. B

   Bioavailability

3. C

   Additive

4. D

   Polymorphism

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Question 5

Single choice

Before giving metoprolol, the Medication Aide should know if the resident has a history of __________.

1. A

   Headaches

2. B

   Bronchospasms

3. C

   Angina

4. D

   Constipation

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Question 6

Single choice

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

1. A

   Confusion

2. B

   Weakness

3. C

   Nausea

4. D

   Hallucinations

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Question 7

Single choice

After the resident has inhaled his/her dose of Proventil, the next step is to have him/her __________.

1. A

   Rinse out his/her mouth with water.

2. B

   Hold in the medication for as long as possible.

3. C

   Breath out as hard and fast as he/she can.

4. D

   None of the above.

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Question 8

Single choice

Which of the following is an example of a steroid medication?

1. A

   Clindamycin

2. B

   Metropolol

3. C

   Hydrocodone

4. D

   Prednisone

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Question 9

Single choice

What is the best time to administer a diuretic?

1. A

   Before 6 a.m.

2. B

   After 10 p.m.

3. C

   Between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

4. D

   At bedtime

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Correct answerC

Question 10

Single choice

A resident is taking Cosopt and has tachycardia and nervousness.
You are responsible for __________.

1. A

   Documenting the symptoms

2. B

   Calling the doctor

3. C

   Telling the nurse

4. D

   Telling a family member

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Question 11

Single choice

What includes information that should be located on the MAR?

1. A

   Medication dose

2. B

   Client's next of kin

3. C

   Medication side effects

4. D

   Agency medication administration policies

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Question 12

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When a person requires higher dosages of a medication to produce the same effects that once were achieved through lower dosages, this condition is called what?

1. A

   Tolerance

2. B

   Dependence

3. C

   A cumulative effect

4. D

   A drug interaction

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Question 13

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All of the following are types of oral medications except for __________.

1. A

   Powders

2. B

   Lotions

3. C

   Syrups

4. D

   Coated tablets

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Question 14

Single choice

Which side effect below is not due to taking tricyclic antidepressants?

1. A

   Constipation

2. B

   Incontinence

3. C

   CNS effects

4. D

   Cardiac dysrhythmias

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Question 15

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One important way to note if a resident's behavior is different from the norm is by doing __________.

1. A

   Asking the resident whether this behavior is usual for him or her.

2. B

   Being familiar with the resident's normal behavior.

3. C

   Asking the supervisor about each resident's normal behavior.

4. D

   Checking with the CNA who cared for the resident last week.

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Question 16

Single choice

True or false: If you have worn gloves while administering medications, it is not necessary for you to wash your hands.

1. A

   TRUE

2. B

   FALSE

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Question 17

Single choice

Muscle relaxants can cause all of the following effects except for __________.

1. A

   Sedation

2. B

   Depression

3. C

   Urinary urgency

4. D

   Hyperactivity

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Question 18

Single choice

When given with calcium, which of the following supplements increases the body's absorption of the calcium?

1. A

   Vitamin D

2. B

   Vitamin C

3. C

   Vitamin A

4. D

   Vitamin E

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Question 19

Single choice

What is the best way to verify a provider's illegible order?

1. A

   Ask a fellow Medication Aide to verify the order.

2. B

   Ask the pharmacist what he/she thinks the providers means.

3. C

   Call the provider to verify the order.

4. D

   Compare the writing to other orders that the provider has written.

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Question 20

Single choice

Benzodiazepines are short-acting sedative-hypnotics.

Which of the following is a benzodiazepine?

1. A

   Diazepam

2. B

   Percodan

3. C

   Ultram

4. D

   Oxycodone

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Question 21

Single choice

NSAIDs should be given with __________.

1. A

   Water, and at least 30 minutes before other medications.

2. B

   Water, and can be given with other medications.

3. C

   Food.

4. D

   Water and food without restrictions.

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Question 22

Single choice

By what system are nutrients and oxygen-rich blood transported to organs and tissues?

1. A

   Urinary system

2. B

   Lymphatic system

3. C

   Cardiovascular system

4. D

   Pulmonary system

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Question 23

Single choice

Place the preparation steps for medication administration in the correct order.

1. A

   B, A, D, F, C, E, H, G

2. B

   F, A, D, C, E, B, H, G

3. C

   A, F, D, B, C, E, H, G

4. D

   A, F, D, B, G, H, C, E

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Question 24

Single choice

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

1. A

   Apply the medication to an area of the skin that is not open.

2. B

   Rub the cream into the skin.

3. C

   Do not place the medication on the same area of skin with each application.

4. D

   Apply an accurate dose.

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Question 25

Single choice

Which of the following medications is used as an antihypertensive medications?

1. A

   ACE inhibitor

2. B

   NSAIDS

3. C

   Xanax

4. D

   Calcium

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Question 26

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"Give ibuprofen for pain every 6 hours as needed."

What component of this physician order is missing?

1. A

   The route

2. B

   The dose

3. C

   The frequency

4. D

   The condition

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Question 27

Single choice

Antidysrhythmic medications are used to treat all of the following conditions except for __________.

1. A

   Tachycardia

2. B

   Hypertension

3. C

   Irregular heartbeat

4. D

   Hyperlipidemia

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Question 28

Single choice

Which of the following routes is permissible for the Medication Aide to administer immunizations?

1. A

   IM

2. B

   SQ

3. C

   PO

4. D

   IV

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Question 29

Single choice

Maintaining competence refers to the __________.

1. A

   Knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to fulfill the role as an MA-C.

2. B

   MA-C gaining greater knowledge to perform newer skills.

3. C

   MA-C who does not have the necessary skills to do something successful.

4. D

   Person who cannot perform the role of a Medication Aide due to mental deficiency.

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Question 30

Single choice

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

1. A

   Decreases effect over time

2. B

   An effect not anticipated

3. C

   How the medication is used by the body

4. D

   Disposal of the drug from the body

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Question 31

Single choice

The resident in room 220 had trouble swallowing breakfast this morning. The Medication Aide's best course of action is to do __________.

1. A

   change the medication route to rectal instead of by mouth

2. B

   give the medication slowly with ample water

3. C

   hold the medication and tell the nurse of the resident's difficulty swallowing

4. D

   call the provider to report the resident's difficulty swallowing

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Question 32

Single choice

Which of the following would be considered a side effect of a medication?

1. A

   Lips and tongue feeling numb

2. B

   Irregular heart beat

3. C

   Ringing in the ears

4. D

   Nausea

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Question 33

Single choice

Which of the following actions may the MA complete appropriately?

1. A

   Administering medications

2. B

   Ordering medications

3. C

   Assessment of the resident's condition

4. D

   Evaluating the effectiveness of medications

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Question 34

Single choice

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

1. A

   Lipitor

2. B

   Persantine

3. C

   Mevacor

4. D

   Pravachol

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Question 35

Single choice

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?

1. A

   Pollen

2. B

   Cigarette smoke

3. C

   Dust

4. D

   Anxiety

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Question 36

Single choice

Considering the list of medications below, which one would be prescribed for psychoses?

1. A

   5 FU

2. B

   Chlorpromazine

3. C

   Valium

4. D

   Bactrim DS

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Question 37

Single choice

Which of the following medications is given for a bacterial infection?

1. A

   Proscar

2. B

   Flagyl

3. C

   Cardizem

4. D

   Tetracycline

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Question 38

Single choice

Which of the following is a side effect of metformin?

1. A

   Weight gain

2. B

   Diarrhea

3. C

   Dry skin

4. D

   Elevated blood sugar

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Question 39

Single choice

Which of the following medications are cell cycle-specific agents that slow DNA synthesis?

1. A

   Alkylating agents

2. B

   Hormone agents

3. C

   Antimetabolites

4. D

   Mitotic inhibitors

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Question 40

Single choice

When administering ear drops, you do all of the following except for what?

1. A

   Keep the medication in the refrigerator until just before administering it.

2. B

   Massage the ear after administering the medication.

3. C

   Remove any cerumen with a clean washcloth that may be blocking the medication instillation.

4. D

   Administer the medication to the prescribed ear only.

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Question 41

Single choice

What is the correct definition of hypoglycemia?

1. A

   Too much glucose in the blood.

2. B

   Too much sodium in the blood.

3. C

   Too little sodium in the blood.

4. D

   Too little glucose in the blood.

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Question 42

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

1. A

   TRUE

2. B

   FALSE

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Question 43

Single choice

Which of the following do Hyperglycemia symptoms include?

1. A

   Diarrhea

2. B

   Shaking

3. C

   Diaphoresis

4. D

   Excessive thirst

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Question 44

Single choice

The Medication Aide's responsibilities include all of the following except __________.

1. A

   Carries out delegated nursing tasks.

2. B

   Performs direct care to residents without supervision.

3. C

   Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training.

4. D

   Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations regarding Medication Aides.

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Question 45

Single choice

A goiter is found on __________.

1. A

   Spleen

2. B

   Liver

3. C

   Thyroid

4. D

   Gallbladder

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Question 46

Single choice

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

1. A

   Hyperglycemia

2. B

   Hypothyroidism

3. C

   Hypoglycemia

4. D

   Hyperthyroidism

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Question 47

Single choice

What does the term polypharmacy mean?

1. A

   The resident takes many different medications for various medical conditions.

2. B

   The resident or a family member obtains the resident's medications from several different pharmacies.

3. C

   The resident is able to take many different medications without any adverse effects.

4. D

   The resident takes the same medication several times a day.

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