TEXAS MEDICATION AIDE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TEXAS MEDICATION AIDE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Expectorants: Main Actions
Correct Answer
Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus
thinner



Question 2
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days?
Correct Answer
30 days



Question 3
opthalmic

Correct Answer
pertaining to the eye



Question 4
medication aide can not administer medication or feeding by way of a tube inserted
in a cavity of the body.
1. true
2. false
Correct Answer
true




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,Question 5
2 tablespoons
Correct Answer
1 fluid ounce= 30 ml



Question 6
OD
Correct Answer
right eye



Question 7
exploitation is a an example of misappropriation of property
1. true
2. false
Correct Answer
1. true



Question 8
acetaminophen is a legend drug.
A. True
B. False
Correct Answer
B. false



Question 9
Do Not Crush Meds
Correct Answer
enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)




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,Question 10
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask?
Correct Answer
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.



Question 11
Suspension

Correct Answer
A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration



Question 12
Donning PPE
Correct Answer
gown, mask, goggles, gloves



Question 13
what kind of antacids causes constipation?
Correct Answer
calcium carbonate, calcium containing antacids



Question 14
a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal, rectal and
otic medication.
A. true
B. False
Correct Answer
true




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, Question 15
QID or qid
Correct Answer
four times a day



Question 16
medication to treat both pain and cough
Correct Answer
codeine



Question 17
how to administer ear drops
Correct Answer
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



Question 18
antiviral drugs
Correct Answer
acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA
synthesis



Question 19
25 mg and 0.25 mg is
Correct Answer
0.5 mg, 0.50 mg




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