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You receive an order for nitroglycerin to be given
sublingually. It would be given:
Under the tongue
By mouth
Instilled in the ear
Applied to the skin - Answer-Under the tongue
The following are abbreviations for dosages or strengths
of medications EXCEPT:
mg
mL
gm
PD - Answer-PD
If you are not sure of an abbreviation it is okay to guess.
T/F - Answer-False
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It is important to know the policy on approved
abbreviations for your facility. T/F - Answer-True
A milliliter is the same as a milligram T/F - Answer-False
Over the counter (OTC) drugs may be kept as floor stock
or house stock in an adult care home. T/F - Answer-True
When administering medications it is okay to leave a
resident's medication at the bedside if the resident is
present. T/F - Answer-False
You are legally responsible for any medication or
treatment you administer. T/F - Answer-True
Medications should be given within one hour before or one
hour after the prescribed or scheduled time of
administration. T/F - Answer-True
Residents have a right to refuse medications. T/F -
Answer-True
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Oral medications must be stored separately from topical or
external medications. T/F - Answer-True
Staff giving medications in adult care homes have to
demonstrate certain skills with administering medications
and be checked off or validated by a registered nurse or
registered pharmacist. T/F - Answer-True
Regulations for the accountability or recordkeeping of
controlled substances differ from the regulations for non-
controlled medications. T/F - Answer-True
Unlicensed staff in adult care homes may administer
intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. T/F -
Answer-False
A telephone or verbal order for medications and
treatments must be signed by the person who prescribed
the medication within:
15 days from when order was given
30 days from when order was given
20 days from when order was given
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none of the above - Answer-15 days from when order was
given
Information or documentation on the MAR for PRN (as
needed) medications that are administered includes:
the amount or quantity of medication administered
the specific time of administration
the initials of the person administering the medications
the effectiveness of the medication
all of the above - Answer-all of the above
What are the three factors that affect drug absorption? -
Answer-Age, Sex, Weight
What are the Seven Rights of Drug Administration? -
Answer-1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug 3.) Right Dose
4.) Right Route 5.) Right Time 6.) Right Documentation 7.)
Right Technique
What is the total number of course hours required to
become a Certified Medication Aide (CMA)? - Answer-A
total of 75 course hours: 50 hours in class and 25 hours in
clinical.
NC Medication Aide 2026/2027 Exam ||Verified
Exam!!!|| Most Recent Exam Actual Complete Real
Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Success!!
Newest Exam!!!
You receive an order for nitroglycerin to be given
sublingually. It would be given:
Under the tongue
By mouth
Instilled in the ear
Applied to the skin - Answer-Under the tongue
The following are abbreviations for dosages or strengths
of medications EXCEPT:
mg
mL
gm
PD - Answer-PD
If you are not sure of an abbreviation it is okay to guess.
T/F - Answer-False
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It is important to know the policy on approved
abbreviations for your facility. T/F - Answer-True
A milliliter is the same as a milligram T/F - Answer-False
Over the counter (OTC) drugs may be kept as floor stock
or house stock in an adult care home. T/F - Answer-True
When administering medications it is okay to leave a
resident's medication at the bedside if the resident is
present. T/F - Answer-False
You are legally responsible for any medication or
treatment you administer. T/F - Answer-True
Medications should be given within one hour before or one
hour after the prescribed or scheduled time of
administration. T/F - Answer-True
Residents have a right to refuse medications. T/F -
Answer-True
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Oral medications must be stored separately from topical or
external medications. T/F - Answer-True
Staff giving medications in adult care homes have to
demonstrate certain skills with administering medications
and be checked off or validated by a registered nurse or
registered pharmacist. T/F - Answer-True
Regulations for the accountability or recordkeeping of
controlled substances differ from the regulations for non-
controlled medications. T/F - Answer-True
Unlicensed staff in adult care homes may administer
intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. T/F -
Answer-False
A telephone or verbal order for medications and
treatments must be signed by the person who prescribed
the medication within:
15 days from when order was given
30 days from when order was given
20 days from when order was given
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none of the above - Answer-15 days from when order was
given
Information or documentation on the MAR for PRN (as
needed) medications that are administered includes:
the amount or quantity of medication administered
the specific time of administration
the initials of the person administering the medications
the effectiveness of the medication
all of the above - Answer-all of the above
What are the three factors that affect drug absorption? -
Answer-Age, Sex, Weight
What are the Seven Rights of Drug Administration? -
Answer-1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug 3.) Right Dose
4.) Right Route 5.) Right Time 6.) Right Documentation 7.)
Right Technique
What is the total number of course hours required to
become a Certified Medication Aide (CMA)? - Answer-A
total of 75 course hours: 50 hours in class and 25 hours in
clinical.
