MACE Online Practice Questions and Answers

"Give ibuprofen for pain every 6 hours as needed." What component of this physician order is missing?

A. The route

B. The dose

C. The frequency

D. The condition

All of the following are types of oral medications except for __________.

A. Powders

B. Lotions

C. Syrups

D. Coated tablets

Thirty milliliters (mL) is equal to __________.

A. 1 teaspoon

B. 2 tablespoons

C. 1 tablespoon

D. 2 teaspoons

One of your residents complains of a headache, but he has no analgesic ordered. What then is the best course of action for the Medication Aide?

A. Give two Tylenols tablets and tell the nurse that they have been administered.

B. Call the physician and get an order for an analgesic.

C. Tell the nurse about the resident's request for pain medication and that there is no updated order.

D. Give two Tylenol tablets and record as usual.

Staff members store their lunches in the closest refrigerator, which also holds the medications that need to be kept at a certain temperature. What do you know as the Medication Aide?

A. Medications can be kept in any refrigerator.

B. Anything can be kept in the medication refrigerator as long as the temperature is constant.

C. Only specimens cannot be kept in the medication refrigerator.

D. Only medications can be kept in the medication refrigerator, and it must stay locked.

What is a side effect of most antiemetics that may lead to harm, especially for the elderly?

A. Sedation

B. Dry mouth

C. Headache

D. Constipation

Anticholinergics are given to treat all of the following conditions except for __________.

A. Irritable bowel disease

B. Urinary retention

C. Parkinson disease

D. COPD

Sedative-hypnotic drugs are used to help clients to __________.

A. Stay alert

B. Reduce hyperactivity

C. Wake up

D. Fall asleep

A goiter is found on __________.

A. Spleen

B. Liver

C. Thyroid

D. Gallbladder

The Medication Aide explains to a resident's family member that the most effective treatment for acne is __________.

A. Soap and water

B. Cryotherapy

C. Dietary restrictions

D. Astringent medication

Residents who are taking PPI should only take them for the following durations:

A. Until symptoms subside.

B. For as long as they are affordable.

C. After they have eaten a bland diet for two weeks.

D. Until discontinued by their healthcare provider.

Which of the following H2-receptor blockers can interfere with the effect of many classifications of medications?

A. Cimetidine

B. Famotidine

C. Nizatidine

D. Ranitidine

Which of the following is an expectorant?

A. Spiriva

B. Benadryl

C. Loratadine

D. Guaifenesin

Considering the list of medications below, which one would be prescribed for psychoses?

A. 5 FU

B. Chlorpromazine

C. Valium

D. Bactrim DS

When administering ear drops, you do all of the following except for what?

A. Keep the medication in the refrigerator until just before administering it.

B. Massage the ear after administering the medication.

C. Remove any cerumen with a clean washcloth that may be blocking the medication instillation.

D. Administer the medication to the prescribed ear only.