MACE Medication Knowledge 2

Question 1

A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which food should the medication aide instruct the patient to consume consistently rather than avoid entirely?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K-rich leafy greens

Answer

Patients on warfarin should keep vitamin K intake consistent rather than eliminating it, as sudden changes alter INR levels.

Question 2

Which drug class is most commonly associated with causing a dry, persistent cough as a side effect?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

ACE inhibitors cause bradykinin accumulation in the lungs, leading to a characteristic dry cough.

Question 3

A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the correct first action for the medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Resident refusals must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse immediately.

Question 4

Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of drug action in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream for the fastest onset.

Question 5

A medication aide notices a patch from the previous day is still on the resident before applying a new one. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the old patch, then apply the new one to a different site

Answer

The old transdermal patch must be removed and disposed of properly before applying the new patch at a different site.

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