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MED AIDE STATE FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
when should medication error be reported.. - ANSWER- as soon as the error occurs
one teaspoon of cough syrup is equal to what - ANSWER- 5 mL
what is a sign of anaphylaxis? - ANSWER- Wheezing (airway is closing)
the site for placing a transdermal patch should be..? - ANSWER- hairless (only clip never shave)
the med aide is responsible to know the medical information of who? - ANSWER- only the residents you are assigned due to hippa
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what is one responsibility of the med aide? - ANSWER- giving PRN meds after checking with the nurse
when a drugs action changes a residents response in a positive way, the drug is said to provide a what? - ANSWER- therapeutic effect
the nurse tells you that the blood level of a drug is too high. what does that mean? - ANSWER- risk for toxicity
an example of a contradiction to giving a patient a particular medication is that the patient.. - ANSWER- allergy to the medication
What is a life-threatening allergic reaction? - ANSWER- anaphylactic
raised, irregular patches on a persons skin is? - ANSWER- hives
most drugs are excreted through urine and feces.. - ANSWER- true 2 / 4
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the physician tells the med aide "please change Mr.Nelsons Lasix to 20mg instead of 40mg" the med aide does what? - ANSWER- tell physician you need to get the nurse
30mL is equal to what - ANSWER- 2 tablespoons (1tbsp = 15mL)
A resident complained of a 5/10 headache. No analgesic is ordered. The med aide should.. - ANSWER- report to nurse and report that there is no order
For maximum absorption of a sublingual medication.. - ANSWER- no food or fluids until medication is dissolved
To properly administer a liquid medication that is suspension, it must be .. - ANSWER- shaken
medications ordered via inhalation are administered how?
- ANSWER- by breathing in
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What medication is given to regulate the heart and requires blood levels? - ANSWER- Lanoxin
The resident is positioned how for vaginal medication? - ANSWER- Lithotomy
What is one medication that can be crushed? - ANSWER- Tylenol
what is incorrect about applying nitroglycerin cream? - ANSWER- No rubbing in the ointment
what do you not do when administering ear drops? - ANSWER- you do not keep in fridge, needs to be room temperature
frequently used medication may be kept in the medication room which is also referred to as the what? - ANSWER- stock med
how long should a patient lie flat after given a rectal medication? - ANSWER- 15-20 minutes
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