Texas Medication Aide Test Questions With
Correct Answers.
OD - ANSWER- right eye
opthalmic - ANSWER- pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - ANSWER- acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling
nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops - ANSWER- 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up)
(under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWER- enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR,
ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWER- codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWER- Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to
be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days? - ANSWER- 30 days
Pathogens are - ANSWER- microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria,
viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered - ANSWER- topical (transdermal)
Suspension - ANSWER- A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated
by settling or filtration
NAR - ANSWER- Nurse Aide Registry
MAR - ANSWER- medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
ANSWER- only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must verbally notify
the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the action and
notification.
