MACE

MACE practice questions, page 5 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 21

When a medication is ordered to be given in the buccal cavity, how is it given?

  1. By mouth
  2. Placed in the cheek “pocket”
  3. Placed under the tongue
  4. Instilled in the nasal cavity

Question 22

When a medication is ordered to be given PO, how is it given?

  1. By mouth
  2. Placed in the cheek
  3. Placed under the tongue
  4. Instilled in the nasal cavity

Question 23

When patients are taking metronidazole (Flagyl), which of the following should they avoid?

  1. Fatty foods
  2. Sweetened beverages
  3. Alcoholic beverages
  4. Salty foods

Question 24

A common medication for thyroid problems is levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which one of the following adverse effects can this medication cause?

  1. Fast heart rate
  2. Slow heart rate
  3. Low blood pressure
  4. High blood pressure

Question 25

What is the most common side effect of the diabetic drug metformin?

  1. Low blood sugar
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Sleepiness
  4. Change in pH