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1. A resident may store & consume her/his own medications if: A. the resident doesn't have a diagnosis of dementia B. the family signs a statement which is maintained in the resident's chart C. never D. there is written physician approval Ans: D. there is written physician approval
2. A resident has diabetes. Which of the following sets of systems should the caregiver expect to be associated with this condition? A. low blood pressure, low body temperature, low pulse B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination C. slow heart rate, intolerance to cold, fatigue

2 / D. excessive perspiration, rapid heartbeat, bulging eyes Ans: B. excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urination

3. which of the following reduces risk of a medication error? A. transcribing information incorrectly onto the MAR B. checking the medication label with the MAR C. relying on your expertise & experience in remembering the medications your resident takes D. borrowing medications from a resident to give to another resident Ans: B. check- ing the medication label with the MAR
4. Orthostatic hypertension, confusion, drowsiness & nausea are all examples of A. adverse drug reactions B. medication synergistic effects C. medication use D. benefits of taking medications Ans Ans: A. adverse drug reactions
5. which statement best describes your responsibility as a med aide?

4 / A. never be used in an assisted living community B. only be administered by physician C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose Ans: C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations

7. a routine medication is given: A. as requested by the resident B. on a regular scheduled basis C. only by a registered nurse D. without worrying about proper techniques Ans: B. on a regular scheduled basis
8. injections may: A. never be used in an assisted living community B. only be administered by physician C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations D. only be given after a registered nurse has given the first dose

5 / Ans: C. be used under special guidelines specified by state regulations

9. a resident may refuse medication: A. unless she has dementia & doesn't know what medications to take B. only with permission of the family C. anytime D. only when the medication is PRN Ans: C. anytime
10. what must be included when documenting the use of a PRN medication? A. the time the medication was given B. the dose of medication given C. the residents response to the medication D. all of the above Ans: D. all of the above
11. If a resident refuses a medication, what should you write on the MAR? A. just initial it as you normally would in blue or black ink B. circle your initials, then explain on the back of the MAR

7 / his medication because the family didn't drop off the prescription yesterday. you don't have any to give this morning. you should: A. call he son & tell him he's not taking proper care of his mom's refills B. notify the resident's physician C. give her an extra dose of her other blood pressure medication D. borrow a dose from another resident who takes the same medication Ans: B. notify the resident's physician

13. you received a stat order at 2:00 pm for an antibiotic. you should: A. fax the order immediately to the pharmacy B. notify the next shift that there is an expected med delivery C. call the pharmacy to be sure the order was received D. all the above Ans: D. all the above
14. mr. fritz' new order reads: " Atenolol 25 mg by mouth every morning." you have on hand his original Atenolol which is 12.5mg. how many tablets will you give to match his new order? A. 2 tablets B. one half tablet

8 / C. 3 tablets D. 1 tablet Ans Ans: A. 2 tablets

15. they physician has ordered "ibuprofen 200mg, give 2050 mg every night at bed time." the tablets you have on hand are 200mg. what is your best action with this order? A. carefully cut one tablet in half and in half again using a pill cutter. then give the quarter tablet along with 10 tablets to equal the correct dose B. ask your supervisor to cut the tablet in half and in half again, as she has more experience and then give the 10 tablets to equal the dose C. refuse to give the medication, since you cannot cut coated un-scored tablets D. contact the doctor to verify the dose as this is a high dose Ans: D. contact the doctor to verify the dose as this is a high dose
16. when preparing a resident's medication, how many times should you check the label? A. 1 time B. 3 times

10 / A. right name B. right time C. right color D. right dose Ans: C. right color

20. when may an expired medication may be given? A. if it is expired less than 7 days B. if it is over the counter medication C. if the resident says it is okay D. an expired medication may never be given Ans: D. an expired medication may never be given
21. which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of medication assis- tance? A. right resident B. right room C. right dose D. right time Ans: B. right room
22. when giving eye drops:

11 / A. hold the medication dropper 8-10 inches above the eye B. hold the dropper above the conjuctival sac C. gently rest the dropper on the eye, so no medication is missed D. hold the dropper above the upper eye lid Ans: B. hold the dropper above the conjuctival sac

23. a PRN medication is given to the resident: A. as needed, according to physician orders B. every morning and evening C. every other day D. whenever the resident wants it Ans Ans: A. as needed, according to physician orders
24. the six (6) rights of medication administration are: A. the right: resident, drug, response, time dose and documentation B. the right: medication, drug, dose, time, documentation and resident C. the right: resident, drug, dose, time, route and documentation D. the right: resident, generic name, strength, quantity, method, and tech- niques Ans: C. the right: resident, drug, dose, time, route and documentation
25. the sequence for assisting with inhalers is:

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28. BID is a common abbreviation for: A. once a day B. twice a day C. three times a day D. at bed time Ans: B. twice a day
29. before assisting a resident with medication you must A. have a physician order B. conduct a service planning meeting C. perform a head to toe assessment D. get permission from the nurse Ans Ans: A. have a physician order
30. it is important to wear gloves when assisting with topical medications: A. because it reassures residents that it is a clean procedure B. because you could absorb the medication you are handling if it touched your skin C. because gloves are worn at all times when working with medications D. because topical medication administration is a sterile

14 / procedure Ans: B. because you could absorb the medication you are handling if it touched your skin

31. when a medication is discontinued it must be destroyed or returned to the pharmacy, depending upon your facility protocol. what statement best describes destruction? A. one staff member may complete the destruction, as long as he or she is trained medication aide B. two staff members must witness and document the destruction C. medications are expensive and if the family wants to take medication, it is permissible, as long as you document the amount of discontinued medication the family is picking up D. destruction must be done by a physician Ans: B. two staff members must witness and document the destruction
32. when assisting the medications, the main reason you do not leave the medication unattended is because: A. it could cause the resident to become agitated B. the medications could get dirty C. the resident may not take the medication D. medications are expensive Ans: C. the resident may not take the medication

16 / A. 5 ml B. 10ml C. 15ml D. 20ml Ans: B. 10ml

37. you have received an order for a liquid medication, but you are not sure how much to give to equal the number of mg ordered. your supervisor is not in the building. what would you do? A. do your very best to calculate and err on the side of giving too little rather than too much B. hold order until tomorrow and there is appropriate supervision C. call the pharmacy and ask for the assistance from a pharmacist D. go to online and search for the answer Ans: C. call the pharmacy and ask for the assistance from a pharmacist
38. the physician has ordered a liquid medication for your resident. when measuring the medication it is best to use:

17 / A. a plastic medication cup with graduated measurements B. a tablespoon from a kitchen, since the resident is most familiar with this C. an eye dropper D. a measuring cup from the kitchen Ans Ans: A. a plastic medication cup with graduated measurements

39. when assisting a resident to apply a transdermal patch, you should: A. use glue to hold it in place B. remove the old patch first C. pierce the underside of the patch to be sure the medication is delivered to the skin D. cleanse the area where the patch will be applies with betadine first to prevent an infection Ans: B. remove the old patch first
40. when working as a med aide you must: A. follow state regulations B. follow your facility systems for documentation C. follow instructions from your supervisor D. all of the above Ans: D. all of the above
41. unless otherwise indicated by the health care prescriber,

19 / C. black pen D. felt-tip marker Ans: C. black pen

44. the medication label and the MAR are compared: A. when moving the medication from the storage area B. when pouring medication C. when returning the medication to the storage area D. All the above Ans: D. all the above
45. a resident suffers from a chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). which of the following can the CG expect as a result of this? A. the CG can expect to adjust the resident's oxygen level periodically B. the CG can expect that the resident will be anxious about not being able to breathe C. the CG can expect that with proper treatment, the resident's COPD will be reversed D. the CG can expect that the resident's ability to walk will decline Ans: B. the CG can expect that the resident will be anxious about not being able to breathe
46. if you have an uneasy feeling about the medications you are

20 / about to give a resident, it is best to: A. give it anyway, you are experiencing something called "new med aide jitters" B. consult with your supervisor C. ask the resident if the meds seem correct D. call the resident's family Ans: B. consult with your supervisor

47. at the start of your shift you walk into a room of a resident that self-admin- isters their medication and find a med cup filled with pill on the night stand what do you do next? A. remind them to take it B. remove the pills from he room and report to your supervisor C. throw it in trash D. do nothing because they self administer Ans: B. remove the pills from he room and report to your supervisor
48. when opening a new vial of insulin the first thing you do is to... A. roll it gently in your hands B. put it in the refrigerator