Test Prep Test Prep Certifications MACE Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  Which of the following are two side effects of vasodilators such as nitroglycerin?

  A. Headache and hypotension

  B. Dizziness and weakness

  C. Nausea and vomiting

  D. Anorexia and fatigue

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 192:

  Before giving a cardiac glycoside, which of the following does the Medication Aide need to know first about the patient?

  A. Heart rate

  B. Blood pressure

  C. Temperature

  D. Pain level

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 193:

  Which of the following statements shows that the Medication Aide needs more education about the medication Cardizem XL?

  A. Hypotension can occur when taking the drug.

  B. The medication can be crushed if needed.

  C. This medication may decrease episodes of angina attacks.

  D. There are no difficulties in taking this medication and antacids at the same time.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 194:

  Which two expectorants are commonly used in the long-term care setting?

  A. Spiriva and Benedryl

  B. Robitussin and SSKI

  C. Atrovent and Proventil

  D. Singular and Loratadine

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 195:

  Singulair (Montelukast) is most often used with other medications to control asthma. What is the most important factor to remember when using Singulair?

  A. Singulair is not a fast-acting drug and cannot be used in the place of a rescue bronchodilator.

  B. It may reduce the use of a fast-acting bronchodilator over time.

  C. It may lead to fewer symptoms during the night.

  D. It may lead to fewer asthma attacks.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 196:

  With which of the following medications can bronchospasms in COPD be effectively treated?

  A. Afrin

  B. Zyrtec

  C. Hycodan

  D. Albuterol

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 197:

  Which of the following types of pneumonia results in damage to the surfactant level in the lungs?

  A. Viral

  B. Bacterial

  C. Primary

  D. Aspiration

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 198:

  Which of the following conditions the patient needs to be observed closely when starting a patient on a beta blocker for hypertension, the Medication Aide knows that if the patient has?

  A. Vascular hypertension

  B. Asthma

  C. Hyperlipidemia

  D. Angina

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 199:

  By what system are nutrients and oxygen-rich blood transported to organs and tissues?

  A. Urinary system

  B. Lymphatic system

  C. Cardiovascular system

  D. Pulmonary system

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 200:

  The blood pressure measures the amount of pressure on the arteries. With which of the following instruments can these sounds be heard?

  A. Sphygmomanometer

  B. Stethoscope

  C. Cardiac monitor

  D. Defibrillator

  Correct Answer: B