MACE Online Practice Questions and Answers

Which of the following actions may the MA complete appropriately?

A. Administering medications

B. Ordering medications

C. Assessment of the resident's condition

D. Evaluating the effectiveness of medications

Which of the following are used to classify medications?

A. Actions or indications

B. Side effects

C. Contraindications

D. Interactions

When is it not necessary to read a drug label?

A. Before giving the medication

B. After giving the medication

C. Before pouring the medication

D. After removing the medication from the medication drawer

What is the best position to place the resident in to administer a vaginal medication?

A. Prone

B. Lithotomy

C. Left lateral recumbent

D. Sims'

For what do all statins (potent antilipemic medications) have all the following possible side effects except?

A. Muscle weakness

B. Muscle soreness

C. Diarrhea

D. Anorexia

When a person has an antacid and other medications ordered, how should the antacid be administered?

A. At the same time as the other medications to prevent GI upset

B. 30 minutes after the rest of the medication

C. 1 hour before or 2 hours after the rest of the medication

D. When the patient says he or she usually takes the antacid

What is the most effective antiviral for the flu?

A. Abacavir

B. Acyclovir

C. Amantadine hydrochloride

D. Oseltamivir

Chemotherapeutic medications have some similar side effects. Which of the following would be considered a serious (fatal) side effect?

A. Alopecia

B. Stomatitis

C. Anorexia

D. Leukopenia

Which is the fastest absorption of medication?

A. Through the skin

B. Through the muscle

C. Through the veins

D. Through the stomach

Which of the following is an expectorant?

A. Spiriva

B. Benadryl

C. Loratadine

D. Guaifenesin