ATI RN
Medical Administrative Assistant Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If an individual is going on an outing or activity that would make him/her miss a medication, you, as the authorized direct care staff person assigned to administer the medications to this individual will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking the MAR and medication ensures the dose is given on time, maintaining therapeutic levels.
Question 2 of 5
Hypertension means:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is medically defined as high blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an antilipemic (lowers blood cholesterol levels) medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gemfibrozil reduces cholesterol and triglycerides.
Question 4 of 5
Medications such as Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and Haloperidol (Haldol) often cause what is called Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS). This group of symptoms includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EPS includes involuntary movements like tremors, a common side effect of these antipsychotics.
Question 5 of 5
Some PRN cough syrups may increase cough frequency, especially if they are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expectorants increase productive cough to clear mucus, unlike suppressants.