MACE Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield MACE facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. When a patient, who is legally in charge of their treatment, declines to take medication, what is NOT an appropriate plan of action? → Make the patient take it regardless.
2. The chewable tablet comprises the following base ingredients. → Mannitol
3. Which action by a medication aide could constitute negligence? → Administering medication without verifying the patient's identity
4. Which of these medication classes is related with the side effects of hyperkalemia and persistent dry cough? → ACE inhibitors
5. For a prolonged release, which shot is administered into the subcutaneous tissues? (Insulin) → Subcutaneous
6. What is the legal term for performing a healthcare procedure on a patient without their consent? → Assault and battery
7. Which medication functions as a proteasome inhibitor? → Bortezomib
8. Which document allows a competent adult to specify their healthcare wishes in the event they become unable to make decisions? → Advance directive
9. In what condition of drug toxicity do levels of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine increase? → Acetaminophen
10. To prevent capping, one of the following punches is utilized: → Flat
11. Which of the following roles could be given to MAs? → Only give the right drugs after verifying the patient's identity with two identifiers
12. Under HIPAA, which of the following is permitted without separate patient authorization? → Sharing information with other treating healthcare providers
13. I can provide medication if a family member instructs me to. → FALSE
14. Which trade name does not correctly match its generic counterpart? → Bentcard, olmesartan
15. When administering medications, why should medication assistants follow the six rights of medication administration? → All of the above
16. How would you describe "hemorrhage"? → The loss of blood from damaged blood vessels
17. After prior exposure to a medication, what type of adverse drug reaction can occur? → Allergic reaction
18. By enclosing the drug in muscle tissue, which of the following methods reduces skin irritation? → Z-track method
19. Which of the following is a primary authorized duty of a Medication Aide? → Accurately documenting administered medications on the MAR.
20. What is the primary responsibility of a medication aide? → Administering medication to patients
21. Which of these vitamins is deficient in pernicious anemia? → Vitamin B12
22. A resident refuses to take their prescribed morning medications. What is the Medication Aide's most appropriate response? → Respect the resident's right to refuse, document the refusal, and report it to the nurse.
23. What are the Five Rights of the Administration of Medicine? → The right patient, the right dosage, the right time, the right drug and the right route
24. Under whose direct supervision must a Medication Aide work when performing their authorized duties? → A licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN)
25. What is the trade name for triazolam? → Halcion
26. Which of the given full names or generic names is mismatched? → Miglitol/Glucophage
27. What is the generic term for the medication Eliquis? → Apixaban
28. Which of the following abbreviations means 'three times a day'? → TID
29. How can the nurse make sure that important procedures are followed when giving medication? → Verify the medication's expiration date and discolouration.
30. Which medication uses mesna to lower the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis? → Cyclophosphamide