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ASSISTED LIVING MEDICATION
TRAINING EXAM PREP BRAND NEW
OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
1. An order is written for metoclopramide 10 mg three times a
day. The solution of metoclopramide on hand is 5 mg/5 ml.
How many millimeters per does should the resident receive? -
correct answer -10 ml
2. You have received an order for a liquid medication, but you are
not sure how much to give to equal the number of mg ordered.
Your supervisor is not in the building. What should you do? -
correct answer -call the pharmacy and ask for assistance from
a pharmacist
3. The physician has ordered a liquid medication for your
resident. When measuring the medication it is best to use: -
correct answer -a plastic medication cup with graduated
measurements
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4. When assisting a resident to apply a transdermal patch, you
should: - correct answer -remove the old patch first
5. "Ambien 5 mg po PRN" is a complete PRN medication order -
correct answer -false
6. When working as a med aide, you must: - correct answer -
follow your state regulations, follow your facility systems for
documentation, follow instructions for your supervisor (all of the
above)
7. Unless otherwise indicated by the physician, medications
typically may be given: - correct answer -between one hour
before to one hour after the scheduled time
8. Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for
pouring: - correct answer -must never be done
9. It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - correct
answer -black pen
ASSISTED LIVING MEDICATION
TRAINING EXAM PREP BRAND NEW
OFFICIAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS.
1. An order is written for metoclopramide 10 mg three times a
day. The solution of metoclopramide on hand is 5 mg/5 ml.
How many millimeters per does should the resident receive? -
correct answer -10 ml
2. You have received an order for a liquid medication, but you are
not sure how much to give to equal the number of mg ordered.
Your supervisor is not in the building. What should you do? -
correct answer -call the pharmacy and ask for assistance from
a pharmacist
3. The physician has ordered a liquid medication for your
resident. When measuring the medication it is best to use: -
correct answer -a plastic medication cup with graduated
measurements
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4. When assisting a resident to apply a transdermal patch, you
should: - correct answer -remove the old patch first
5. "Ambien 5 mg po PRN" is a complete PRN medication order -
correct answer -false
6. When working as a med aide, you must: - correct answer -
follow your state regulations, follow your facility systems for
documentation, follow instructions for your supervisor (all of the
above)
7. Unless otherwise indicated by the physician, medications
typically may be given: - correct answer -between one hour
before to one hour after the scheduled time
8. Having more than one resident's medications out at a time for
pouring: - correct answer -must never be done
9. It is best to use a ______ when writing on the MAR - correct
answer -black pen
