Question 1

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Medication Aide?

Options :

A : Giving the first dose of a newly ordered medication to the client

B : Converting medication dosage from milligrams to micrograms

C : Withholding a patient medication without reviewing it with the nurse first

D : Giving PRN medications ordered after checking with the resident’s nurse

Answer: D

Question 2

A rectal medication is inserted approximately __________ into the rectum.

Options :

A : 2 inches

B : 5 inches

C : 1/2 inch

D : 1 inch

Answer: A

Question 3

A resident is ordered ferrous sulfate 325mg three times a day for anemia. Which of the following things about administering the medication is it important for the Medication Aide to know?

Options :

A : Give with milk

B : Administer on an empty stomach

C : Give with orange juice

D : Allow the resident to take with other medications

Answer: C

Question 4

What Timolol 0.5% is used for?

Options :

A : Open-angle glaucoma

B : Eye infections

C : Eye inflammation

D : Eye redness

Answer: A

Question 5

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

Options :

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

Answer: B