MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2025 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Five Rights - (answer)1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
Licensed Healthcare Professional - (answer)A licensed individual for whom administration of medication
is included in his/her scope of practice.
Medication Aide - (answer)A person who received specialized training in the process of assisting with
administering medications.
Neglect - (answer)Not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury, emotional pain,
mental distress or physical illness.
Medication Action - (answer)Anticipated or desired effect of the medication
Side Effect - (answer)Any unintended reaction to a medication.
Four basic routes of medication provision - (answer)Oral, inhalation, topical, and installation
What is the most important thing a medication aide can do to stop the spread of infections? -
(answer)Practice proper hand hygiene
How are medications stored in the work setting? - (answer)They should be kept in a locked, box,
container, cart, drawer, or cabinet
, MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2025 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
If a resident refuses medication what should the medication aides response be? - (answer)The aide
should try 3 times to give the resident medications, and try about five minutes apart. If the resident
does not wish to comply then mark it as refused and let the person providing directing and monitoring
know.
Inhale - (answer)To breathe in
Exhale - (answer)To breathe out
Meniscus - (answer)Interface between air and water
Ophthalmic - (answer)Eye
Otic - (answer)Ear
Sublingual - (answer)Under the tongue
Oral - (answer)Mouth
When are the three safety checks performed during medication set up? - (answer)1. When medication is
taken out of the drawer
2. The preparation of the medication occurs
3. Right before the medications are given
Do not touch medications with your blank hands - (answer)bare
Always blank the medication room or cart when leaving the area - (answer)lock
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Five Rights - (answer)1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
Licensed Healthcare Professional - (answer)A licensed individual for whom administration of medication
is included in his/her scope of practice.
Medication Aide - (answer)A person who received specialized training in the process of assisting with
administering medications.
Neglect - (answer)Not providing goods or services needed by a person to prevent injury, emotional pain,
mental distress or physical illness.
Medication Action - (answer)Anticipated or desired effect of the medication
Side Effect - (answer)Any unintended reaction to a medication.
Four basic routes of medication provision - (answer)Oral, inhalation, topical, and installation
What is the most important thing a medication aide can do to stop the spread of infections? -
(answer)Practice proper hand hygiene
How are medications stored in the work setting? - (answer)They should be kept in a locked, box,
container, cart, drawer, or cabinet
, MEDICATION AIDE STATE TEST PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 2025 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
If a resident refuses medication what should the medication aides response be? - (answer)The aide
should try 3 times to give the resident medications, and try about five minutes apart. If the resident
does not wish to comply then mark it as refused and let the person providing directing and monitoring
know.
Inhale - (answer)To breathe in
Exhale - (answer)To breathe out
Meniscus - (answer)Interface between air and water
Ophthalmic - (answer)Eye
Otic - (answer)Ear
Sublingual - (answer)Under the tongue
Oral - (answer)Mouth
When are the three safety checks performed during medication set up? - (answer)1. When medication is
taken out of the drawer
2. The preparation of the medication occurs
3. Right before the medications are given
Do not touch medications with your blank hands - (answer)bare
Always blank the medication room or cart when leaving the area - (answer)lock
