MACE Pharmaceutical Knowledge 3

Question 1

Which of the following medications is classified as an anticoagulant?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

Answer

Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent clot formation.

Question 2

What does the medical abbreviation 'QID' mean when referring to medication administration frequency?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

Answer

QID (quater in die) means four times daily, typically scheduled every 6 hours.

Question 3

A resident is prescribed a nitroglycerin patch. Where on the body should it typically be applied?

Accepted Answer

Chest, upper arm, or back — rotating sites each day

Answer

Nitroglycerin patches should be applied to clean, dry, hairless skin on the chest, upper arm, or back, rotating sites daily to prevent skin irritation.

Question 4

Which of the following describes a 'sustained-release' or 'extended-release' medication?

Accepted Answer

A medication designed to release slowly over several hours

Answer

Sustained-release medications are formulated to dissolve slowly, providing a steady drug level over an extended period.

Question 5

A resident has a known penicillin allergy. The physician orders amoxicillin. What should the medication aide do?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the medication and immediately notify the nurse

Answer

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic; the aide must withhold it and notify the nurse immediately due to the documented allergy.

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE - Exam Prep Practice Test

MACE Pharmaceutical Knowledge 3