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MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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106. In what ways does Lantus insulin differs from other types of insulin:
  1. It is usually injected just once a day.
  2. It is often prescribed for newly diagnosed diabetics.
  3. It does not cause hypoglycemia.
  4. It is often used in conjunction with NPH insulin.
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107. Mr. Nelson, 64 years old, is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerine for the treatment of angina pectoris. What response from the client indicates that he understands this medication?
  1. “Will the physician give me a year’s supply of nitroglycerine tablets?”
  2. “I will carry my nitroglycerine tablets in the inside pocket of my jacket so they are always close.”
  3. “I usually take three of my nitroglycerine tablets at the same time. I find that they work better that way.”
  4. “I have a small labeled case for a few nitroglycerine tablets that I carry with me when I go out.”
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108.

Which of the following medication classes has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of irritability in children with autism?

  1. NSAIDs
  2. SSRIs
  3. Atypical Anti-Psychotics
  4. Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists
  5. None of the above
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109.

The nurse and medication aide administer a dose of six units of regular insulin (Humulin R) to a patient at 8AM. Given the action of regular insulin, when would it make sense to monitor for a hypoglycemic reaction could occur?

  1. Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
  2. Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM
  3. Between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  4. Between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM the next day
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110.

The nurse and medication assistant are speaking with a caretaker about the administration of enoxaparin (Lovenox) for a DVT patient. Which action by the caretaker would indicate an understanding of the administration procedure for the drug?

  1. 18-gauge, 1½-inch needle is selected for injection
  2. The family member administers the medication subcutaneously
  3. The family member aspirates for blood return after the needle is inserted in the muscle
  4. The same administration site is used for every injection
  5. None of the above
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