CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE
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2025 Grade A+
While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any signs of fluid
retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for?
Correct Answer: Weight gain and Edema
Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, especially when
she stands up suddenly . Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she
be experiencing?
Correct Answer: Decreased Blood Pressure
Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted objects what
medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?
Correct Answer: Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )
As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You
know that Ms.Chong must have high ?
Correct Answer: Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of
,Correct Answer: Bleeding
MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be?
Correct Answer: low potassium
Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his
stomach this medicine is given to treat
Correct Answer: ulcer
Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht
Correct Answer: Cancer
Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help her chest pain
what will you tell her?
Correct Answer: The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the
blood vessels around her heart
Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do?
Correct Answer: Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with
food
Antitussives
Correct Answer: Controls Coughs
, Expectorant
Correct Answer: Helps to cough up phlegm
Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check?
Correct Answer: His Pulse
Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones
Correct Answer: If his pulse is below 60
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Correct Answer: To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation
Sediment
Correct Answer: Shake the bottle then pour the medicine
For Ophthalmic use? You will apply this medication where
Correct Answer: Ophthalmic means " EYE"
The transderm Nitroglycerin patch Mrs White i wearing delivers nitroglycerin to her by?
Correct Answer: Slow absorption through the skin into the blood stream
A long term facility is
Practice Exam Questions With 100%
Correct Answers Verified Latest Update
2025 Grade A+
While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any signs of fluid
retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for?
Correct Answer: Weight gain and Edema
Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, especially when
she stands up suddenly . Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she
be experiencing?
Correct Answer: Decreased Blood Pressure
Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted objects what
medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?
Correct Answer: Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )
As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You
know that Ms.Chong must have high ?
Correct Answer: Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of
,Correct Answer: Bleeding
MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be?
Correct Answer: low potassium
Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his
stomach this medicine is given to treat
Correct Answer: ulcer
Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht
Correct Answer: Cancer
Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help her chest pain
what will you tell her?
Correct Answer: The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the
blood vessels around her heart
Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do?
Correct Answer: Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with
food
Antitussives
Correct Answer: Controls Coughs
, Expectorant
Correct Answer: Helps to cough up phlegm
Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check?
Correct Answer: His Pulse
Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones
Correct Answer: If his pulse is below 60
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Correct Answer: To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation
Sediment
Correct Answer: Shake the bottle then pour the medicine
For Ophthalmic use? You will apply this medication where
Correct Answer: Ophthalmic means " EYE"
The transderm Nitroglycerin patch Mrs White i wearing delivers nitroglycerin to her by?
Correct Answer: Slow absorption through the skin into the blood stream
A long term facility is
