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MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM
1. AD: right ear (auris dextra)
2. AS: left ear (auris sinistra)
3. AU: both ears (auris uterque)
4. ac: before meals
5. ad lib: as desired
6. ASAP: as soon as possible
7. bid: twice a day
8. c: with
9. cc: cubic centimeter
10. cap: capsule
11. d/c: discontinue
12. dil: dilute or dissolve
13. elix: elixir
14. gm: gram
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15. gr: grain
16. gtt: drop
17. h/hr: hour
18. Hs,hs: hour of sleep (bedtime)
19. kg: kilogram
20. L: liter
21. MAR: medication administration record
22. MDI: metered dose inhaler
23. mEq: milliequivalent
24. mg: milligram
25. ml: milliliter
26. NPO: nothing by mouth
27. OD: right eye (oculus dexter)
28. OS: left eye
29. OU: both eyes
30. OTC: over the counter
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47. stat: immediately
48. supp: suppository
49. susp: suspension
50. T, tbsp, tbs: tablespoon
51. t, tsp: teaspoon
52. tab: tablet
53. tid: three times a day
54. tinc: tincture
55. ADR: adverse drug reaction
56. 5 milliliter (ml): 1 teaspoon (tsp)
57. 10 ml: 2 teaspoons
58. 15 ml: 1 tablespoon (Tbsp)
59. 30 ml: 1 ounce (oz)
60. 500 ml: 1 pint
61. 1000 ml or 1 liter: 1 quart
62. 4000 ml: 1 gallon
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63. True or false: milliliter (ml) and cubic centimeter (cc) are the same volume.-
: true
64. The preferred unit of dispensing liquid medications is using....: milliliter or cubic centimeter (which are the
same volume)
65. true or false: milliliter (ml) and milligram (mg) are the same.: false
66. what should you use to measure oral medications: medicine cup or metered syringe, or other medical measuring
device.
67. aerosol spray: solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dis- pensed in the form of a mist to
spray on the skin.
68. caplet: a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
69. capsule: the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it dissolves in
the stomach. keeps the patient from tasting the medication.
70. cream: semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.
71. Elixer: a sweet, good smelling, alcohol based solution in which medications are dissolved, allowing them to be
taken in liquid form by mouth.
72. Enteric coated tablet: a hard shell coating on a tablet that keeps the medication from dissolving until it passes
through the stomach into the small intestines. Cutting or crushing these tablets will destroy the protective hard shell coating.
73. Gel: a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a
liquid at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin.
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86. Syrup: liquid medications are dissolved in a sugar water to disguise the taste.
87. Tablet: Medication that is a solid and molded into a round or oval shape. can be swallowed whole, chewed,
crushed, cut in half (if scored), placed under the tongue or inside the cheek or in the vagina depending on the medication and its action.
88. List the 6 rights: resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
89. who is the last individual to double check a medication before it is admin- istered to the patient: medication
aide
90. ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be the best
response?: Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage.
91. what is another name for a prescription?: order
92. who is responsible for assessing, developing and coordinating a plan of care based on the identified health
problems and assessment of the client?: - RN
93. negligence: The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar
circumstances.
94. true or false: personal care aid supervisors, who are non licensed persons may supervise medication aides in
some facilities.: true
95. ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an example of:
negligence
96. the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms. Snowden her scheduled methotrexate however she
charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont matter since its just one dose. This is an example of:: fraud
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97. the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket bc she can get $25 per pill on the street. this is
known as: diversion
98. define the term medication error: when a drug is given any other way than how it was prescribed
99. when in doubt you should :: ASK
100. if it doesnt seem clear: stop and ask
101. interruptions or distractions can cause medication errors. what must we do to prevent this: stay focused
avoid distractions until med pass is done
102. ms. rivera tells you she does not usually take a red pill what should you do: recheck the MAR
103. mr. AKinyemi has an unusual med order. He is to get 4 of the same capsules in one dose of a prescribed
med. what would you do to prevent a medication error.: notify the RN
104. what does the abbreviation HIPPA stand for: health insurance portability and accountability act.
105. during your med rounds you notice that ms. brag is having trouble swallowing a pill you give her and
keeps taking it out of her mouth. you are unable to get her to swallow the med. what would you do next.: go to the RN immediately
106. who is repsponsible for signing the informed consent form for a child or incompetent adult.: parent or legal
guardian
107. define the term drug: a chemical substance admisinistered as a medication for an ailment or used in the
preparation for medication.
108. Mandy is passing meds on her assigned hall. she gives ms. P her:
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123. list the three routes that are safe for administration under the scope of practice for the med aide: oral,
topical, inhalation
124. who is responsible for determine medication reaction sand documenting allergies: physician, RN, and
designated staff who will be checking the MAR
125. medical asepsis: the hygiene practice aimed at destroying pathogens or other organsms after they leave the body.
126. why is alcohol based hand rub effective and how does it work?: it's less time consuming, doesnt dry out the
skin as much, and it kills germs.
