While preparing to administer a transdermal scopolamine patch for motion sickness, the Medication Aide notes the previous patch is still in place behind the resident's right ear. The MAR indicates a new patch is due to be placed behind the left ear. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?
A resident with dysphagia has an order for 'Potassium Chloride ER 10 mEq'. The medication is a large, extended-release tablet. The resident is unable to swallow it whole. Which action is within the Medication Aide's scope of practice?
A resident's family member, who is a registered nurse at another facility, asks the Medication Aide to perform several tasks. Which of the following requests are outside the authorized duties of a Medication Aide? (Select TWO)
A supervising nurse provides a verbal order for a one-time dose of an anti-anxiety medication for a resident who is highly agitated. According to legal and ethical standards, what is the Medication Aide's primary responsibility immediately after administering the medication?
A resident is ordered to receive 7.5 mL of a liquid cough syrup. The only available measuring device is a 30 mL medicine cup with markings every 5 mL. Which action demonstrates the highest level of accuracy and safety?
True or False: A Medication Aide is permitted to delegate the task of applying a barrier cream to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) if the MA-C is busy with the medication pass.
During morning care, a Medication Aide observes several small, purplish bruises (petechiae) on the forearms of a resident taking warfarin, an anticoagulant. The resident has no known history of recent injury. What is the Medication Aide's most critical action? ```mermaid flowchart TD A[Observe unusual bruising] --> B{Is resident on anticoagulants?}; B -->|Yes| C[Assess for other bleeding signs]; C --> D[Report to nurse IMMEDIATELY]; B -->|No| E[Report to nurse as a new finding]; D --> F[Document observation]; E --> F; ```
A new medication order on the MAR is difficult to read due to poor handwriting. The dose for 'Lisinopril' could be interpreted as 10 mg or 1.0 mg. What is the correct sequence of actions for the Medication Aide to take?
A resident has an order for two different types of eye drops to be administered to the same eye every morning. Which procedure represents the best practice for administering these drops?
A resident taking an MAOI antidepressant for depression is seen eating a lunch of aged cheese, cured sausage, and a craft beer brought in by a family member. The Medication Aide recognizes this as a high-risk situation. Why is this a concern? (Select TWO) ```mermaid mindmap root((MAOI Interactions)) Tyramine-Rich Foods Aged Cheeses Cured Meats Fermented Foods Draft/Craft Beer Risk Hypertensive Crisis Severe Headache Tachycardia Nausea/Vomiting Sweating ```