MACE - Exam Prep Medication Administration and Reporting Questions and Answers

Question 1

A resident on a new blood pressure medication reports feeling dizzy. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate action for the Medication Aide?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the resident to sit or lie down and then report the symptom to the nurse.

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Give the resident a glass of water and wait 30 minutes to see if the symptom improves.

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Document the resident's complaint in the chart and report it at the end of the shift.

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Administer the next scheduled dose of the medication to see if it helps regulate the pressure.

Question 2

When documenting the administration of a PRN (as-needed) medication for pain, what information is essential to record in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)?

Accepted Answer

The reason for administration and the resident's response to the medication.

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Only the time and initials of the person who administered the medication.

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The name of the nurse who delegated the task.

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The resident's vital signs before and after administration.

Question 3

A Medication Aide discovers that a medication error occurred on the previous shift (e.g., a dose was documented but not given). What is the correct procedure to follow?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the supervising nurse immediately.

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Correct the error in the MAR by initialing the change.

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Administer the missed dose to the resident right away.

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Ask the aide from the previous shift what happened.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Right Route' in the rights of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that an oral tablet is not crushed when it is a long-acting formulation.

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Checking the expiration date on the medication packaging.

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Confirming the resident's identity using two identifiers.

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Administering the medication within 30 minutes of the scheduled time.

Question 5

A resident refuses to take their prescribed morning medications. What is the Medication Aide's most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Respect the resident's right to refuse, document the refusal, and report it to the nurse.

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Insist that the resident take the medication for their own good.

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Hide the medication in their food to ensure they receive it.

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Tell the resident you will have to call their family if they don't comply.

Question 6

After administering a new antibiotic to a resident, which of the following signs should the Medication Aide immediately report to the nurse as a possible allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset of hives, rash, or difficulty breathing.

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A complaint of a mild headache.

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Feeling slightly more tired than usual.

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An increase in appetite at the next meal.