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You are applying topical nitroglycerin. You:
A. check for an old application before applying a new one
B. rub or massage the ointment into the skin
C. shave an area to apply the ointment
D. apply the ointment to an irritated or open area - Correct Answer-A. check for an
old application before applying a new one
To safely apply powder, you:
A. let the powder fall on the floor
B. apply the powder in a thick layer
C. sprinkle a small amount of powder onto your hands or a cloth
D. shake powder onto the person - Correct Answer-C. sprinkle a small amount of
powder onto your hands or a cloth
A topical drug is applied to debride a wound. Debriding is done to:
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A. provide a protective barrier to the skin
B. promote healing
C. relive itching
D. reduce inflammation - Correct Answer-B. promote healing
Before applying a topical drug, you should:
A. provide for privacy
B. expose the person's body
C. keep doors and window coverings open
D. treat the person rudely - Correct Answer-A. provide for privacy
An ointment is in a jar. What should you use to remove the amount ordered?
A. a sterile tongue blade
B. your hand
C. a medicine cup
D. a measuring spoon - Correct Answer-A. a sterile tongue blade
After applying a powder or lotion ordered by the doctor, you document it on the:
A. kardex
B. progress notes
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C. MAR
D. graphic form - Correct Answer-C. MAR
You need to give a person two different eye drugs. How long should you wait
between the drugs?
A. depends on the person and the drug
B. usually 5-10 minutes
C. usually 11-15 minutes
D. usually 1-5 minutes - Correct Answer-D. usually 1-5 minutes
How long does a person remain in the side-lying position after receiving ear
drops?
A. usually 1-5 minutes
B. usually 5-10 minutes
C. usually 11-15 minutes
D. depends on the person and the drug - Correct Answer-B. usually 5-10 minutes
Another term for ear wax is:
A. otic
B. cerumen
C. ocular
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D. opthalmic - Correct Answer-B. cerumen
An eye dropper is held:
A. 2 inches above the eye
B. 1/2 inch above the eye
C. 1 inch above the eye
D. 1 1/2 inches above the eye - Correct Answer-B. 1/2 inch above the eye
Oral drugs can be given if the person:
A. is able to swallow
B. is unconscious or comatose
C. is at risk for aspiration
D. is vomiting - Correct Answer-A. is able to swallow
30 ml equals:
A. 2 tbsp
B. 10 tbsp
C. 1 tbsp
D. 5 tbsp - Correct Answer-A. 2 tbsp
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CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
You are applying topical nitroglycerin. You:
A. check for an old application before applying a new one
B. rub or massage the ointment into the skin
C. shave an area to apply the ointment
D. apply the ointment to an irritated or open area - Correct Answer-A. check for an
old application before applying a new one
To safely apply powder, you:
A. let the powder fall on the floor
B. apply the powder in a thick layer
C. sprinkle a small amount of powder onto your hands or a cloth
D. shake powder onto the person - Correct Answer-C. sprinkle a small amount of
powder onto your hands or a cloth
A topical drug is applied to debride a wound. Debriding is done to:
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A. provide a protective barrier to the skin
B. promote healing
C. relive itching
D. reduce inflammation - Correct Answer-B. promote healing
Before applying a topical drug, you should:
A. provide for privacy
B. expose the person's body
C. keep doors and window coverings open
D. treat the person rudely - Correct Answer-A. provide for privacy
An ointment is in a jar. What should you use to remove the amount ordered?
A. a sterile tongue blade
B. your hand
C. a medicine cup
D. a measuring spoon - Correct Answer-A. a sterile tongue blade
After applying a powder or lotion ordered by the doctor, you document it on the:
A. kardex
B. progress notes
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C. MAR
D. graphic form - Correct Answer-C. MAR
You need to give a person two different eye drugs. How long should you wait
between the drugs?
A. depends on the person and the drug
B. usually 5-10 minutes
C. usually 11-15 minutes
D. usually 1-5 minutes - Correct Answer-D. usually 1-5 minutes
How long does a person remain in the side-lying position after receiving ear
drops?
A. usually 1-5 minutes
B. usually 5-10 minutes
C. usually 11-15 minutes
D. depends on the person and the drug - Correct Answer-B. usually 5-10 minutes
Another term for ear wax is:
A. otic
B. cerumen
C. ocular
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D. opthalmic - Correct Answer-B. cerumen
An eye dropper is held:
A. 2 inches above the eye
B. 1/2 inch above the eye
C. 1 inch above the eye
D. 1 1/2 inches above the eye - Correct Answer-B. 1/2 inch above the eye
Oral drugs can be given if the person:
A. is able to swallow
B. is unconscious or comatose
C. is at risk for aspiration
D. is vomiting - Correct Answer-A. is able to swallow
30 ml equals:
A. 2 tbsp
B. 10 tbsp
C. 1 tbsp
D. 5 tbsp - Correct Answer-A. 2 tbsp
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