Texas medication aide test Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified
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OD -CORRECTANSWER right eye
opthalmic -CORRECTANSWER pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs -CORRECTANSWER acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops -CORRECTANSWER 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull
up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds -CORRECTANSWER enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough -CORRECTANSWER codeine
, Expectorants: Main Actions -CORRECTANSWER Liquefies mucous secretions allowing
them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days? -CORRECTANSWER 30 days
Pathogens are -CORRECTANSWER microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered -CORRECTANSWER topical (transdermal)
Suspension -CORRECTANSWER A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily
separated by settling or filtration
NAR -CORRECTANSWER Nurse Aide Registry
MAR -CORRECTANSWER medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
CORRECTANSWER only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must
verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the
action and notification.
Questions and Answers (Verified
Answers) Most Recent exam COMPLETE
(Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
OD -CORRECTANSWER right eye
opthalmic -CORRECTANSWER pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs -CORRECTANSWER acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops -CORRECTANSWER 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull
up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds -CORRECTANSWER enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough -CORRECTANSWER codeine
, Expectorants: Main Actions -CORRECTANSWER Liquefies mucous secretions allowing
them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days? -CORRECTANSWER 30 days
Pathogens are -CORRECTANSWER microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered -CORRECTANSWER topical (transdermal)
Suspension -CORRECTANSWER A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily
separated by settling or filtration
NAR -CORRECTANSWER Nurse Aide Registry
MAR -CORRECTANSWER medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
CORRECTANSWER only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must
verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the
action and notification.
