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Certified Medication Aide Practice Exam
with Complete Solution
1. 3 Factors that affect drug absorption?: Age, Sex, Weight
2. Seven Rights of Drug Administration: 1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right
time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse
3. Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA: All of the above
4. While you are giving medications as CMA, your good friend pat comes up to the medication
cart to talk to you. She is finished with her work and is telling you in detail about her date the evening before. What will you do?: Explain to Pat that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the, medications
5. When you are giving medications to Mr.Smith you accidently give him two aspirin tablets
instead of the one tablet that is ordered. As soon as he has swallowed the aspirin you realize your mistake what will you do?: Immediately tell your supervisor
6. You are scheduled to work on Tuesday the 12th from 3pm to 11 pm when you wake up
Tuesday morning at 10 you feel sick. When should you call your supervisor to tell him you will not be able to come in to work?: 10 am
7. Normal Blood Pressure Range: 110- 140
8. Give Isopto Carpine 2 gtt od TID what will you give?: 2 drops of isopto carpine in the right eye three times a day
9. Delcort Ung BID TOP To Rash what does this mean?: Delcort ointment twice a day applied topically to rash
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10. Mr. Washington has orders for a medicine called Lipitor an " antihyperlipi- demic" This
medicine is given to what: Work against high fat in the blood
11. When you take mr.wu's blood pressure you hear heartbeats immediatley upon releasing the
thumb screw of the cuff what will you do?: Wait three minutes with the cutt ott repeat the blood pressure and pump the cutt 30 mmhg higher than you did on the first attempt
12. While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any signs of fluid
retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for?: Weight gain and Edema
13. Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, espe- cially when
she stands up suddenly. Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she be experiencing?: Decreased Blood Pressure
14. Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted objects what
medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?: Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )
15. As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You
know that Ms.Chong must have high ?: Cholesterol and Triglycerides
16. Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of:
Bleeding
17. MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be?: low
potassium
18. Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his stomach
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32. A (n) is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a medication-
: adverse reaction
33. A drug interaction can occur when: Another substance or medication is is present in the body
34. Informaton included in the medication order: The dosage and form of the medication
35. The uap takes the pulse on an adult male and counts 72 beats per minute the uap knows
that this rate is: about average for an adult
36. When counting the respirations remember that the average rate of respira- tions is
per minute: 12-
37. Normal blood pressure may be affected by many factors including: Emotion and weight
38. When measuring a blood pressure: Place the cutt 4 inches above the elbow
39. When measuring blood pressure place the bell of the stethescope over the: Brachial
Artery
40. The cardio vascular system is driven by the: Heart
41. The cardio vascular system works to: Bring oxygen and nourishment to the cells and remove waste products
42. A common disorder of the cardiovascular system would be: Congestive heart failure
43. The endocrine system is made up of: Glands
44. The glands of the endocrine
system release that control the body's activities and growth: Hormones
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45. A common disorder of the endocrine system would be: Diabetes Militus
46. The Gastrointestinal system works to: Break down transport and absorb nutrients from food as well as remove
waste
47. Two of the structures in the gastrointestinal system are the: Mouth and stomach
48. A common disorder in the gastrointestinal system would be: Hermia
49. The Integumentary system works to: Protect the other systems from infection, regulate temper- ature, and eliminate
some waste products
50. The skin does many things to keep the body healthy including: It protects the inner structures and
organs by forming a closed covering
51. Acute attacks of gout are usually treated with: Colchicines
52. An example of a muscle relaxant is: Flexiril
53. Antipyretic medications are used to: Reduce fever
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67. The abbreviation " C" with a line over it means: With
68. The abbreviation " cap" means: Capsule
69. The abbrevition "d/c" means: Discontinue
70. The abbreviation " g" means: Gram
71. The abbreviation "hs" means: Hour of sleep. or bed time
72. The abbreviation " mg " means: Milligram
73. The abbreviation " OD" means: Right eye
74. A pressure ulcer also called a decubitus ulcer ulcer is a (n): Open area of the skin over a bony area
75. The Musculoskeletal system is made up of the: Skeleton and muscles
76. Two structures of the musculoskeletal system are the: Muscles and ligaments
77. A common disorder of the musculoskeletal system would be: Arthristis
78. The nervous system works to: control and coordinate all body activities
79. Two of the structures of the nervous system would be: Parkinson's disease
80. The reproductive system works to: Produce reproductive cells and sex hormones
81. A common disorder of the male reproductive system would be: Prostate Cancer
82. A common disorder of the female reproductive system would be: A rectocele
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83. The respiratory system works to: Bring in oxygen for the blood and remove the waste product, carbon dioxide
84. Two of the structures in the respiratory system are the: Trachea and Nose
85. The medical term for the windpipe is the: Trachea
86. A Common disorder of the respiratory system would be: Pneumonia
87. The urinary system works to: Excrete liquid waste, manage blood chemistry, and manage fluid balance in the
body
88. The main organs of the urinary system are the: Kidneys
89. A common disorder of the urinary system would be: Urinary Incontinence
90. The most common early symptoms of digitalis toxicity are anorexia and: Nau- sea,
Vomiting,Arrhythmias
91. If a person taking a vasodialator complains of headache and lightheaded- ness, the uap should:
Take the person's blood pressure and contact the HCP if the blood pressure reading is lower than normal for the person
92. Another name for high blood pressure: Hypertension
93. Anticoagulant medications are
used after a (n) has formed: Thrombus
94. Coumadin is an example of an medication:
Anticoagulant
95. A common Antiplatelet medication is: Aspirin
96. Expectorant Medications are used to: Help loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretion
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104. Mucosal protective medications work by: Protecting the lining of the stomach
105. Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric acid pump inhibitors.
These medications work by: Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid
106. Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation: Metamucil
107. Antiemetics would be used to treat: Motion sickness
108. Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include: Hematuria and swelling of the hands
and feet
109. Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including: Hypertension and Dieresis
110. Lasix may Cause many side effects including: Allergic Reaction
111. SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will turn urine-
: Red or Orange
112. Ditropan Has many side effects including: Drowsiness
113. Grave's Disease is a condition that: Is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the blood
114. Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including: Palpitations
115. Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include: Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole
116. A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a: Hypoglycemic
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117. Glucophage can cause many side effects including: A metallic taste in the mouth
118. Inflammation is: A normal response to infection injury or irritation of living tissue
119. An example of a corticosteroid is: Prednisone
120. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to: Alleviate arthritis pain and reduce joint stittness
121. An example of an NSAID medication is: Naprosyn
122. A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including:
Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus )
123. A person taking celebrex should not take: antacids
