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MED AIDE WRITTEN PRACTICE – NEBRASKA LATEST REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS (2026) – PASS
GUARANTEED
How are medications stored?
In a labeled container, locked up, limited keys. Narcotics/controlled substances are
DOUBLE-locked. Counted to prevent theft/misuse of the narcotics.
Who packages and labels drugs for dispensing?
Pharmacist
Who gives a med aide permission to administer drugs?
Dr or Charge nurse
Side effects
Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.
When do you wear gloves?
ANYTIME chance of body fluids
PO
orally, by mouth
gtt
drop, drops
What are time-released drugs a form of?
Sustained release aka: controlled release
How many safety checks are performed while passing meds?
, 2
Three (3) Twice before giving, once after giving
Example of a medication error?
Giving the wrong dose or at the wrong time
List some examples of DRUG ACTIONS
reduce inflammation, pain, fever
What signs/symptoms need reported to nurse ASAP?
heart palps, irregular breathing, seizures
Right to refuse treatment
the legal right of patients to refuse certain forms of treatment or medications.
Document refusal (R circled). (Try to encourage resident to take meds, remind
them the meds make them feel better, look for other underlying reasons)
How to document entry error on MAR?
Draw one line through error & initial.
What to do when you hear co-worker discussing a resident in front of other
residents or people?
Remind them of HIPPA. Ask them to change the subject or move to another area.
Basic routes of medication provisions?
Oral(PO), topical(skin), inhalation, OTIC(ear), Opthomic(eyes)
What is the most important step to prevent spread of infection?
Wash hands. PPE
What position is the ear when administering meds adult? child?
Adult: Pull up & out Child: pull down & out
How to identify correct resident?
Picture ID/photo in MAR
, 3
qid
four times a day
Can medication aide do anything labeled STERILE?
NO. Beyond scope of practice.
Opthalmic
Refers to the eye. For treatment of, around or in the patient's eye.
Sublingual
under the tongue
Buccal
cheek
Otic
ear
When are the three safety checks performed during medication setup?
Removing from storage, opening container & returning containter to storage.
Always verify with MAR. Pouring med is done AFTER second safety check
Why crush meds? What meds do you NOT crush?
Easier swallowing; Sustained release, enteric coated, buccal or sublingual meds
Do you ever touch meds with your bare hands?
NO - Glove up!
Do not give a drug
unsure of resident's identity, allergic, expired, not on MAR
When do you secure/lock medication cart?
Anytime you walk away from it
MED AIDE WRITTEN PRACTICE – NEBRASKA LATEST REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS (2026) – PASS
GUARANTEED
How are medications stored?
In a labeled container, locked up, limited keys. Narcotics/controlled substances are
DOUBLE-locked. Counted to prevent theft/misuse of the narcotics.
Who packages and labels drugs for dispensing?
Pharmacist
Who gives a med aide permission to administer drugs?
Dr or Charge nurse
Side effects
Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones.
When do you wear gloves?
ANYTIME chance of body fluids
PO
orally, by mouth
gtt
drop, drops
What are time-released drugs a form of?
Sustained release aka: controlled release
How many safety checks are performed while passing meds?
, 2
Three (3) Twice before giving, once after giving
Example of a medication error?
Giving the wrong dose or at the wrong time
List some examples of DRUG ACTIONS
reduce inflammation, pain, fever
What signs/symptoms need reported to nurse ASAP?
heart palps, irregular breathing, seizures
Right to refuse treatment
the legal right of patients to refuse certain forms of treatment or medications.
Document refusal (R circled). (Try to encourage resident to take meds, remind
them the meds make them feel better, look for other underlying reasons)
How to document entry error on MAR?
Draw one line through error & initial.
What to do when you hear co-worker discussing a resident in front of other
residents or people?
Remind them of HIPPA. Ask them to change the subject or move to another area.
Basic routes of medication provisions?
Oral(PO), topical(skin), inhalation, OTIC(ear), Opthomic(eyes)
What is the most important step to prevent spread of infection?
Wash hands. PPE
What position is the ear when administering meds adult? child?
Adult: Pull up & out Child: pull down & out
How to identify correct resident?
Picture ID/photo in MAR
, 3
qid
four times a day
Can medication aide do anything labeled STERILE?
NO. Beyond scope of practice.
Opthalmic
Refers to the eye. For treatment of, around or in the patient's eye.
Sublingual
under the tongue
Buccal
cheek
Otic
ear
When are the three safety checks performed during medication setup?
Removing from storage, opening container & returning containter to storage.
Always verify with MAR. Pouring med is done AFTER second safety check
Why crush meds? What meds do you NOT crush?
Easier swallowing; Sustained release, enteric coated, buccal or sublingual meds
Do you ever touch meds with your bare hands?
NO - Glove up!
Do not give a drug
unsure of resident's identity, allergic, expired, not on MAR
When do you secure/lock medication cart?
Anytime you walk away from it
