Med-Tech Practice Test

Questions and Answers

A medication aide should document when:

Oral medications are administered

Topical medications are administered

When a resident refuses medication

All of the above (correct)

You scold a person for refusing to take ordered drugs. This is an example of:

Verbal abuse (correct)

Permissible because you know the medication will help

Neglect

Physical abuse

A medical record:

Has information you can share with anyone

Does not need to include documentation of significant changes in physical condition

Is a legal document (correct)

Can be given to visitors to read

Before giving a drug, you must:

Check the care plan Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is an example of a drug error?

Missing or skipping a dose Signup and view all the answers

You have a drug opened and ready to give, the person refuses to take the drug. What should you do with the drug?

Dispose of it following agency policy Signup and view all the answers

To prevent infections, you should:

Practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs Signup and view all the answers

Invasion of privacy occurs if you:

Violate a person's right not to have his or her name, photo, or private affairs made public without given consent Signup and view all the answers

Which action could lead to a charge of negligence?

You gave the drug the wrong way Signup and view all the answers

Before giving a chewable drug to a person who is not capable of self-administration, you should:

Ask if the person has dentures Signup and view all the answers

An antibiotic is ordered daily for 5 days. The doctor must renew the order if the person wants the drug to be given longer. This is an example order of:

Standing Signup and view all the answers

A drug is to be given daily. What time should you put on the MAR?

The time the drug was ordered Signup and view all the answers

Before giving any drug, you compare the exact spelling of the drug to:

MAR Signup and view all the answers

A person has difficulty swallowing drugs. You:

Ask your supervisor what to do before giving any medications Signup and view all the answers

You are to give an oral drug. Today, the person is having difficulty swallowing. You:

Tell your supervisor about the change and request direction Signup and view all the answers

An oral dose form containing a drug dissolved in sugar is:

Syrup Signup and view all the answers

A gelatin container that holds a drug in a dry powder or liquid is:

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

A clear liquid made up of a drug dissolved in alcohol and water is:

Elixir Signup and view all the answers

Another term for lozenge is:

Troche Signup and view all the answers

Which dose form is not a liquid?

Troche Signup and view all the answers

Before crushing tablets or opening capsules, you should:

Check with your supervisor if you don't see an order allowing drug to be crushed/open Signup and view all the answers

When applying cream, you:

Observe the person's skin Signup and view all the answers

A semi-solid preparation containing a drug in an oily base is:

Ointment Signup and view all the answers

Vaginal drugs are often given:

At bedtime Signup and view all the answers

You give the wrong dosage of a drug to a person. This is:

Negligence Signup and view all the answers

A medication arrives from the pharmacy, there is no order for the medication on the MAR, you should:

Look in the resident's record for an order and/or notify the supervisor, nurse, or pharmacist before administering Signup and view all the answers

As a medication aide, you are allowed to administer medication in a hospital.

False Signup and view all the answers

Medication aides are allowed to administer medications before completing a program in a state-approved assisted living community.

False Signup and view all the answers

The resident has a new order for medication. What should the aide do?

Update the MAR Signup and view all the answers

As a medication aide, you are allowed to:

Sign off drugs given to residents on the MAR Signup and view all the answers

In the state of Georgia, a certified nurse aide can take the computer-based written test without completing a medication aide training class.

False Signup and view all the answers

The MAR has the following order written: Digoxin 125 mg b.i.d. per g-tube. What should the aide do next?

Notify the physician because the route to be given is not within your scope Signup and view all the answers

In order to be placed on the medication aide registry, a medication aide must have all of the following:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

It is the medication aide's job to:

Follow the written directions and instructions of the licensed healthcare professionals for administration of medications the law permits the aides to give Signup and view all the answers

In working day to day with an individual, the medication aide may:

Observe and report changes in the individual's condition Signup and view all the answers

It may not be necessary to change gloves between residents when administering eye drops or applying transdermal patches such as nitroglycerin.

False Signup and view all the answers

Common OTC medications, such as aspirin and calamine lotion, may be kept on hand in large bottles for the use of all residents who might need them in assisted living communities.

False Signup and view all the answers

You are legally responsible for any medication or treatment you administer.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which observation should you report at once?

Complaints of sudden, severe pain Signup and view all the answers

Documentation of your administration of a medication should occur:

After administration of medication to each resident Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding injections?

A different site must be used each time you give an injection Signup and view all the answers

Following the time schedule for medication administration is important because:

It helps make sure the resident gets his medications as ordered Signup and view all the answers

An EPI PEN is used for:

An allergic reaction Signup and view all the answers

Resident P spit out the capsule you gave him 3 times. You should:

Omit the capsule Signup and view all the answers

Some special points to remember when assisting clients with oral medications include:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Staff giving medications in assisted living communities have to demonstrate certain skills with administering medications and be checked off or validated by a Georgia state physician, RN, or registered pharmacist.

True Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Cook who is an alert and oriented resident refuses all of his morning medications. He says the medications do not help him and he doesn't need them. Your best response is to:

Encourage the resident to take the medications by explaining the importance and purposes of the medication Signup and view all the answers

You are giving a liquid drug, you:

Dilute drug with water Signup and view all the answers

Which oral drug form may be crushed?

Tablets Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medication Administration Practices

Document administration of oral, topical medications, and refusals.
Scolding a resident for refusing medication constitutes verbal abuse.
A single order indicates medication should be given once immediately.

Medical Records and Documentation

Medical records are legal documents and must document significant health changes.
Always check for allergies and care plans before administering drugs.
Recording missed doses is considered a drug error.

Handling Medication Refusals

Dispose of unused medications according to agency policy if a resident refuses.
Practice hand hygiene thoroughly before and after administering medications.

Privacy and Negligence

Invasion of privacy occurs when personal information is disclosed without consent.
Administering the wrong drug route or dosage can lead to charges of negligence.

Dosage Forms and Administration Techniques

Chewable drugs should be checked for the presence of dentures before administration.
A drug dissolved in sugar is classified as a syrup; it has a unique consistency.
A capsule is a gelatin container for a drug in powder or liquid form.
An elixir is a clear liquid composed of a drug dissolved in alcohol and water.
Troche is another term used to refer to lozenges, different from other forms.

Administration Protocols

Before crushing tablets, verify if permission exists to do so with a supervisor.
Report skin observations when applying creams to ensure proper health monitoring.
Vaginal medications are best administered at bedtime for optimal efficacy.

Legal and Regulatory Aspects

The medication aide's role is limited to following licensed healthcare professional directives and not making independent assessments.
Legally, aides must take responsibility for all medications or treatments they administer.
Certification requirements include completion of a state-approved program and examinations.

Safety Practices

Changing gloves is required between residents for procedures other than administering drops or patches.
OTC medications should not be stored in bulk for general use by all residents.

Reaction and Reporting

Report sudden, severe pain immediately to healthcare professionals.
Documentation of medication administration must occur immediately after providing care, not later.

Injection Guidelines

Each injection must utilize a different site to prevent complications.
Following scheduled medication timings ensures proper care and adherence to medical protocols.

Emergency Response

An EPI PEN is specifically intended for allergic reactions, highlighting its critical emergency role.
If a resident repeatedly refuses medication, facilitate informed discussions rather than coercion.

Miscellaneous

Diluting liquid medication with water is often necessary prior to administration for safety.
Tablets may generally be crushed, excluding time-release or sublingual forms which should not be altered.
Always prioritize the six rights of medication administration when managing multiple medications for a single resident.

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Test your knowledge of medication administration and appropriate caregiver actions with this Med-Tech practice test. It covers essential aspects such as documentation and types of abuse in medication practices. Perfect for medication aides and healthcare students.

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Questions and Answers

A medication aide should document when:

You scold a person for refusing to take ordered drugs. This is an example of:

A medical record:

Before giving a drug, you must:

Which statement is an example of a drug error?

You have a drug opened and ready to give, the person refuses to take the drug. What should you do with the drug?

To prevent infections, you should:

Invasion of privacy occurs if you:

Which action could lead to a charge of negligence?

Before giving a chewable drug to a person who is not capable of self-administration, you should:

An antibiotic is ordered daily for 5 days. The doctor must renew the order if the person wants the drug to be given longer. This is an example order of:

A drug is to be given daily. What time should you put on the MAR?

Before giving any drug, you compare the exact spelling of the drug to:

A person has difficulty swallowing drugs. You:

You are to give an oral drug. Today, the person is having difficulty swallowing. You:

An oral dose form containing a drug dissolved in sugar is:

A gelatin container that holds a drug in a dry powder or liquid is:

A clear liquid made up of a drug dissolved in alcohol and water is:

Another term for lozenge is:

Which dose form is not a liquid?

Before crushing tablets or opening capsules, you should:

When applying cream, you:

A semi-solid preparation containing a drug in an oily base is:

Vaginal drugs are often given:

You give the wrong dosage of a drug to a person. This is:

A medication arrives from the pharmacy, there is no order for the medication on the MAR, you should:

As a medication aide, you are allowed to administer medication in a hospital.

Medication aides are allowed to administer medications before completing a program in a state-approved assisted living community.

The resident has a new order for medication. What should the aide do?

As a medication aide, you are allowed to:

In the state of Georgia, a certified nurse aide can take the computer-based written test without completing a medication aide training class.

The MAR has the following order written: Digoxin 125 mg b.i.d. per g-tube. What should the aide do next?

In order to be placed on the medication aide registry, a medication aide must have all of the following:

It is the medication aide's job to:

In working day to day with an individual, the medication aide may:

It may not be necessary to change gloves between residents when administering eye drops or applying transdermal patches such as nitroglycerin.

Common OTC medications, such as aspirin and calamine lotion, may be kept on hand in large bottles for the use of all residents who might need them in assisted living communities.

You are legally responsible for any medication or treatment you administer.

Which observation should you report at once?

Documentation of your administration of a medication should occur:

Which of the following is true regarding injections?

Following the time schedule for medication administration is important because:

An EPI PEN is used for:

Resident P spit out the capsule you gave him 3 times. You should:

Some special points to remember when assisting clients with oral medications include:

Staff giving medications in assisted living communities have to demonstrate certain skills with administering medications and be checked off or validated by a Georgia state physician, RN, or registered pharmacist.

Mr. Cook who is an alert and oriented resident refuses all of his morning medications. He says the medications do not help him and he doesn't need them. Your best response is to:

You are giving a liquid drug, you:

Which oral drug form may be crushed?

Study Notes

Medication Administration Practices

Medical Records and Documentation

Handling Medication Refusals

Privacy and Negligence

Dosage Forms and Administration Techniques

Administration Protocols

Legal and Regulatory Aspects

Safety Practices

Reaction and Reporting

Injection Guidelines

Emergency Response

Miscellaneous

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