MACE Medication Safety 4

Question 1

Which condition must be reported to the nurse BEFORE administering a cardiac medication?

Accepted Answer

Resident's pulse is below 60 beats per minute

Answer

Many cardiac medications such as digoxin are held if the apical pulse is below 60 bpm, as the drug can further slow the heart.

Question 2

When removing a medication from a blister pack, the medication aide drops the pill on the floor. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Discard it and obtain a replacement dose per facility policy

Answer

A dropped medication is considered contaminated and must be discarded; a replacement dose should be obtained following facility protocol.

Question 3

An enteric-coated tablet is ordered for a resident. The medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Give it whole without crushing or chewing

Answer

Enteric coatings protect the stomach or the drug itself; crushing or splitting destroys this protection and can cause harm.

Question 4

What information should be confirmed on a medication label before administration? (Select best answer)

Accepted Answer

Drug name, dose, expiration date, and resident name

Answer

Before administering any medication, verify the drug name, dose, expiration date, and match it to the correct resident's MAR.

Question 5

A resident is prescribed a medication patch. Where should used patches be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

Folded sticky-side together and disposed per facility hazardous waste policy

Answer

Used medication patches still contain active drug and must be folded sticky-side together and disposed of safely per facility policy to prevent accidental exposure.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Medication Safety 4