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HEADMASTER, LLP
D&S Diversified Technologies LLP
Headmaster LLP
ARIZONA MEDICATION ASSISTANT CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

Contact Information_________________________
QUESTIONS REGARDING TEST APPLICATIONS-TEST SCHEDULING-ELIGIBILITY TO TEST:

HEADMASTER, LLP .8:00 am to 6:00 pm M-F …… (800) 393-8664
Helena, MT 59604-6609 Fax:. (406) 442-3357 QUESTIONS ABOUT CNA CERTIFICATION:

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING…8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F. (602) 771-7800
4747 N. 7th St., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85014
Table of Contents _______________________
Introduction. 1
Applying to take the Arizona Medication Assistant Test. 2
The Written/Oral Test. 2
Retaking the Medication Assistant Test. 2
Written Test Content Outline .2-3
The Skill Test . 3
Manual Skills Listing .4-9
Test Day. 10
Test Day/NO SHOWS. 10
Testing Policy. 10
Reschedules/Security . 11
Test Results . 11
Sample Questions . 12
Vocabulary List . 13-15
Notes . 16

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Introduction _________________________________________
The purpose of a Medication Assistant competency evaluation program is to ensure that
candidates who are seeking to be Medication Assistants understand the State standards and
can competently and safely perform the job of an entry-level Medication Assistant.
This handbook describes the process of taking the Medication Assistant competency test and is
designed to help prepare candidates for testing. There are two parts to the Medication
Assistant competency test—a multiple-choice knowledge test and a skill test. Candidates must
pass both parts of the test and meet all requirements of the AZBN to be approved as
medication Assistants in Arizona.
Arizona has approved Headmaster-D&S Diversified Technologies to provide tests and scoring
services for Medication Assistant Testing. For question not answered in this handbook please
contact Headmaster at toll free 800-393-8664 or go to www.hdmaster.com. This handbook
should be kept for future reference.

Applying to take the Medication Assistant Test ____________
On-line registration of your Arizona Medication Assistant record is done by your training
program. To apply to test, if paying by money order or cashier’s check, you need to fill out the
Payment and Scheduling Form 1402 available on our website at www.hdmaster.com, remember
to sign the bottom of the form and mail it to Headmaster at the address on the top of the form
along with your money order or cashier’s check. If you wish to pay with a credit card (VISA or
MasterCard only), this can be done on-line in your record. You will need your ID and PIN
numbers to pay on-line. Your training program can provide you with these numbers or you can
obtain them by calling Headmaster at 1-800-393-8664.
A list of regional test events is available at our website www.hdmaster.com, click on Arizona
CMA, or call our office to find out available test dates near you. You will be scheduled to take
the knowledge and skill test on the same day. Under PAYMENT OPTIONS please mark the
appropriate boxes. For applicants who need faster processing of their applications, the following
options are available:
Anyone wishing to fax their application with a credit card payment will be charged the $5.00 Priority Fax Service fee and will need to write their credit card information on the application form. Applicants wishing to test in less than 8 business days from the date Headmaster
receives their paper application will be charged a $15 express service fee per
candidate and a $19.50 for overnight express service shipping fee
.
Please note the following application guidelines: Incomplete applications will be returned to the candidate (missing information, payment or signatures) Candidates may not send personal checks or cash. We accept Money Orders, Cashier Checks, Facility Checks, Master Card or Visa (including pre-paid Master Card or Visa). Paper applications must be received in the Montana office 8 business days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays prior to the requested test date.
Headmaster will notify the candidate via mail or email of their test date and time. If you do not
hear from Headmaster within 5 business days of sending your application, please call our toll
free number at 1-800-393-8664.

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Retaking the Medication Assistant Test___________________
Make address corrections to the top portion of your failure results letter (Form 1301). Fill out Exam types and Fee payment on a new Scheduling and Payment Form 1402 and choose test dates from the test schedule (Form 1700) and write them on the new application under Option 1 (Regional Test Site Schedule). Mail or fax the top portion of your failure letter (Form 1301) along with the new application, and payment to Headmaster. If faxed, please be sure to include credit card information on your new application. If you lost your failure letter (Form 1301), you can print a new copy from your on-line test results. You can schedule your retest only on-line at www.hdmaster.com with a VISA or MASTERCARD (click on Arizona, click on WebETest Start Page, click on Select Test Event/Reschedule and then log-in with your secure Test ID# and Pin# located on your test results letter, you will need to pay with a VISA or MASTERCARD first and then will be able to schedule. Call Headmaster at 800-393-8664 if assistance is needed or to get your ID# and Pin#.) The Written/Oral Test__________________________________
The written test proctor will hand out materials and give instructions for taking the written test.
You will have a maximum of sixty (60) minutes to complete the 50 question written test. You will
be told when fifteen (15) minutes are left. You may not ask questions about the content of the
written test (such as "What does this question mean?") Fill in only one (1) oval on the answer
sheet for each question. DO NOT mark in the testing booklet. Marks in the test booklet will not
be accepted as answers. Your answers must appear on the separate scan form answer sheet.
You must have a score of 80% or better to pass the written portion of the test. All test materials
must be left in the testing room. Anyone who takes or tries to take materials or information from
the testing room is subject to prosecution.
The Written Test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Questions are selected from subject
areas based on the Arizona medication Assistant test plan. The subject areas and number of
items for each area are as follows:
Underlying principles/laws/geriatric considerations (5 items) Sensory / nervous system medications (2 items)
The Skill Test_________________________________________
The purpose of the skill test is to evaluate your medication assistant abilities. You will find a
complete list of skill tasks in this handbook. Two (2) tasks will be randomly selected from the
following list for you to perform as your skill test. The steps that are listed for each task are the
steps required for a Medication Assistant to completely demonstrate the skill task. You must
have a score of 80% on each task without missing any key steps (the bolded steps) to pass
the skill portion of the test. If you fail a single task you will have to take another skill test with
two tasks on it.
What To Expect
Two scenarios associated with four medication administrations will be read to you immediately before you start each scenario. HEADMASTER - D&SDT AZ Medication Aide Candidate Handbook Updated: 6-1-2013 Page: 3 After hearing a scenario you will go to and use the MAR to determine what medications to obtain from the locked medication cart and you will administer the medications obtained to a live resident actor. Listen carefully to all instructions given by the RN test observer. You may request to have either one of the scenarios repeated anytime during your skill Be sure you understand all instructions before you begin because you may not ask You will be given twenty-five (25) minutes to complete the four medication administrations. You must correctly perform all four medication administrations in order to pass the skill test. You will be told when 15 minutes have elapsed. If you believe you made a mistake while performing a medication administration, say so and then repeat the task or the step on the task you believe you performed incorrectly. You may repeat any step or steps you believe you have performed incorrectly any time during your allotted 25 minutes or until you tell the RN test observer you are finished with the skill test. Once the skill test has begun, the RN test observer may not answer questions. _____Manual Skill Tasks Listing_________

SKILL -1 Oral Liquid / Ear Drops Administration
1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
9) Sets medication cup on level surface
10) Pours correct amount of medication
11) Checks for correct amount of medication at eye level
12) Locks medication cart
13) Closes or covers MAR
14) Greets resident
15) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
16) Introduces self as a medication assistant
17) Explains procedure
18) Assists resident to take oral medication
19) Lowers head of the bed
20) Head is turned toward right with left ear upward
21) Holds external ear flap (pinna) and pulls up and back
22) Instill the number of prescribed drops of medication into the ear
23) Dropper tip does not touch inside of ear canal
24) Tells resident to not move his/her head for a few minutes
25) Returns medication bottle to the medication cart
26) Locks medication cart
27) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
28) Closes or covers MAR
29) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
30) Places call light within reach
31) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL-2 Topical Medication / Unit Dose Administration
1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands. 2) Greets resident HEADMASTER - D&SDT AZ Medication Aide Candidate Handbook Updated: 6-1-2013 Page: 4 3) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
4) Introduces self as a medication assistant
5) Explains procedure
6) Listen to apical heart rate for 60 seconds with teaching stethoscope
7) Record heart rate on the MAR
8) Recorded heart rate is within 5 beats of the observer's
9) Verbalizes whether or not to proceed with medication administration based upon heart
rate obtained
10) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
11) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
12) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
13) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right
resident's MAR
14) Medications selected are for the correct time
15) Medications selected are for the correct routes
16) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, places correct number of tablets into medication
17) Locks medication cart
18) Must close or cover MAR
19) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, gives resident glass of water
20) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, assists resident to take medication
21) Inspects right forearm skin area where medication is to be applied
22) Instructs resident to turn face away while spraying
23) One spray on area on forearm
24) Returns spray bottle to the medication cart
25) Locks medication cart
26) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
27) Closes or covers MAR
28) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
29) Places call light within reach
30) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
SKILL-3 Topical / Oral Capsule Medication Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Puts capsule in medication cup without touching the medication
9) Locks medication cart
10) Closes or covers MAR
11) Greets resident
12) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
13) Introduces self as a medication assistant 14) Explains procedure 15) Gives resident a glass of water 16) Assists resident to take medication 17) Inspects right forearm skin area where medication is to be applied 18) Puts on one glove 19) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.) 20) Applies ointment to finger of gloved hand and then uses ointment on finger to apply ointment to 21) Spreads ointment to cover entire area that is to be treated 22) Remove and discards glove. Uses hand sanitizer to clean hands. HEADMASTER - D&SDT AZ Medication Aide Candidate Handbook Updated: 6-1-2013 Page: 5 23) Returns ointment tube to the medication cart
24) Locks medication cart
25) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
26) Closes or covers MAR
27) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
28) Places call light within reach
29) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL-4 Oral Tablet / Eye Drop Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Greets resident
3) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
4) Introduces self as a medication assistant
5) Explains procedure
6) Listen to apical heart rate for 60 seconds with teaching stethoscope
7) Record heart rate on the MAR
8) Recorded heart rate is within 5 beats of the observer's
9) Decides whether or not to proceed with medication administration based upon heart rate

obtained
10) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
11) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
12) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
13) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
14) Medications selected are for the correct time
15) Medications selected are for the correct routes
16) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, opens container. Does not contaminate lid.
(During removal or while off container.) 17) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, pours prescribed number of tablets into medication cup without touching the medication 18) Locks medication cart
19) Closes or covers MAR
20) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, gives resident a glass of water
21) If candidate proceeds with tablet administration, assists the resident to take the medication
22) Puts on gloves
23) Removes lid. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
24) Gently tilts resident's head back with chin up
25) Pulls down on lower eye lid of the right eye making a pocket
26) Asks resident to look up toward forehead
27) Drops prescribed number of drops of medication into the pocket
28) Dropper tip does not touch eye
29) Gentle pressure is applied to inner corner of eye for one minute
30) Uses tissue to remove any excess fluid from around eye
31) Removes and discards gloves. Uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
32) Returns medication bottle to the medication cart
33) Locks medication cart
34) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
35) Closes or covers MAR
36) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
37) Places call light within reach
38) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL-5 Oral Capsule Administration
1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

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6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens first container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off first container.)
9) Pours prescribed number of capsules in medication cup without touching the medication
10) Opens second container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off second
11) Pours prescribed number of capsules into a medication cup without touching the medication
12) Returns medications to proper place in medication cart
13) Locks medication cart
14) Closes or covers MAR
15) Greets resident
16) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
17) Introduces self as a medication assistant
18) Explains procedure
19) Gives resident a glass of water
20) Assists the resident to take the medication one capsule at a time
21) Stays with the resident until the medication has been swallowed
22) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
23) Closes or covers MAR
24) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
25) Places call light within reach
26) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL-6 Oral Liquid / Ointment Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
9) Sets medication cup on level surface
10) Pours correct amount of medication
11) Checks for correct amount of medication at eye level
12) Locks medication cart
13) Closes or covers MAR
14) Greets resident
15) Identifies right resident while using appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
16) Introduces self as a medication assistant 17) Explains procedure 18) Assists resident to take medication 19) Inspects right forearm skin area where medication is to be applied 20) Puts on one glove 21) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.) 22) Applies ointment to finger of gloved hand and then uses ointment on finger to apply ointment to 23) Spreads ointment to cover entire area that is to be treated
24) Remove and discards glove. Uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
25) Returns ointment tube to the medication cart
26) Locks medication cart
27) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
28) Closes or covers MAR
29) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
30) Places call light within reach
31) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
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SKILL-7 Ear Drops / Tablet Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
9) Pours prescribed tablets into medication cup without touching the medication
10) Locks medication cart
11) Closes or covers MAR
12) Greets resident
13) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
14) Introduces self as a medication assistant
15) Explains procedure
16) Gives resident a glass of water
17) Assists the resident to take the medication
18) Lowers head of the bed
19) Head is turned toward right with left ear upward
20) Holds external ear flap (pinna) and pulls up and back
21) Instills prescribed number of drops of medication into the ear
22) Dropper tip does not touch inside of ear canal
23) Tells resident to not move his/her head for a few minutes
24) Returns medication bottle to the medication cart
25) Locks medication cart
26) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
27) Closes or covers MAR
28) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
29) Places call light within reach
30) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL 8- Nasal Spray / Tablet Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medication bottles from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right

resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
9) Pours correct number of tablets into medication cup without touching medication
11) Closes or covers MAR
12) Greets resident
13) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
14) Introduces self as a medication assistant 15) Explains procedure 16) Assist the resident to take the medication 17) Gives resident glass of water 18) Assists resident to take medication 19) Has resident blow nose 20) Instructs resident to breath in with mouth closed HEADMASTER - D&SDT AZ Medication Aide Candidate Handbook Updated: 6-1-2013 Page: 8 21) Times administration of spray with resident's inhalation
22) Administers prescribed number of sprays in one nostril
23) Returns medication bottle to the medication cart
24) Locks medication cart
25) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
26) Closes or covers MAR
27) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
28) Places call light within reach
29) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

SKILL-9 Eye Drops / Tablet Administration

1) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
2) Candidate obtains correct medications from the medication cart
3) For each medication identifies the correct drug label for correct resident's MAR
4) Identifies right drugs as the candidate obtains the medications from the cart
5) For each medication identifies right doses as candidate compares the labels to right
resident's MAR
6) Medications selected are for the correct time
7) Medications selected are for the correct routes
8) Opens container. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
9) Pours prescribed number of tablets into medication cup without touching the medication
10) Locks medication cart
11) Closes or covers MAR
12) Greets resident
13) Identifies right resident using an appropriate method of identification. i.e. picture, wrist
band, or facility appropriate method of identification
14) Introduces self as a medication assistant
15) Explains procedure
16) Gives resident a glass of water
17) Assists the resident to take the medication
18) Puts on gloves
19) Removes lid. Does not contaminate lid. (During removal or while off container.)
20) Gently tilts resident's head back with chin up
21) Pulls down on lower eye lid of the right eye making a pocket
22) Asks resident to look up toward forehead
23) Drops prescribed number of drops of medication into the pocket
24) Dropper tip does not touch eye
25) Gentle pressure is applied to inner corner of eye for one minute
26) Uses tissue to remove any excess fluid from around eye
27) Removes and discards gloves. Uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.
28) Returns medication bottle to the medication cart
29) Locks medication cart
30) Documents administration on the medication administration record on the correct day
31) Closes or covers MAR
32) Maintains interpersonal communications during administration
33) Places call light within reach
34) Candidate uses hand sanitizer to clean hands.

Test Day_____________________________________

You should arrive at your confirmed test site between twenty and thirty (20-30) minutes You must bring a SIGNED, NON-EXPIRED, GOVERMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID. You will
not be admitted for testing if you do not bring proper ID. Your test notification letter
and map should be with you, although they are not required.
You must bring several sharpened Number 2 pencils with erasers. DO NOT BRING or USE INK PENS. The scanner can’t read ink marks on your answer sheet. Testing Policy__________________________________
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The following policies are observed at each test site— If you arrive late for your confirmed test, or if you do not bring appropriate ID( government ISSUED), you will not be admitted to the Test and any test fees paid will NOT be refunded. If you NO SHOW for your testing day you will forfeit all test fees paid and must re-
submit forms 1402 and 1101 to schedule another test date.
Cellular phones, beepers or any other electronic devices are not permitted during testing and there is no place for storage of personal belongings. You are not permitted to bring personal belongings such as briefcases, large bags, study materials, extra books, or papers into the testing room. Any such materials brought into the testing room will be collected and returned to you when you have completed the test. The only exception is a paperback language translation dictionary that you must show to the written test proctor before you start the written test. You may not take any notes or other materials from the testing room. You are not permitted to eat, drink, or smoke during the test. If you are discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in any kind of misconduct, you will be dismissed from the test and reported to your training program and the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) and not allowed to retest without clearance from the AZBN. No visitors, guests, Instructors, pets or children are allowed or will be provided for during Reschedule/Cancellation Policies
Reschedules -
An individual may reschedule any time up to 3:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)
the business day preceding a scheduled test day. (Call 1-877-851-2355) Reschedules are
subject to a $35 reschedule fee for each reschedule request made after seven business days
prior to a scheduled test event. Reschedule fees must be paid in full prior to a reschedule taking
place.
Cancellations - A request may be made in writing to cancel a test any time up to 3pm the
business day preceding a scheduled test day and qualify for a full refund of any testing fees
paid minus a $25 cancellation fee.
No Shows- If you are scheduled for your test and don’t show up without notifying D&SDT
before 3pm the business day prior to your scheduled testing day you will be considered a NO
SHOW
and must submit a new application (with payment) to be scheduled for a new test date.
You will forfeit all test fees paid to cover the costs incurred for services requested and resulting
work that was performed because of the work requested. If a reschedule or cancellation
request is not received before 3pm on the business day preceding a scheduled test date a NO
SHOW status will exist and a new application form (1101 AM and 1402 AM) with payment must
be submitted to D&SDT to secure a new test time.
If you No Show for any of the following reasons please provide the following documentation:
Car breakdown: A tow bill faxed within 48 hours of the test date, if we do not receive proof
within the 48 hour time frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show.
Medical emergency: Doctor notes within 5 working days, if we do not receive proof within the
5 working day time frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show.
Death in the family: Obituary's for immediate family only within 14 business days from a
missed test date.
Security_____________________________________
Anyone who removes or tries to remove test material or information from the test site will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law, will be recorded as a test failure, and will not be allowed
to retest for a minimum period of six months and must have clearance to retest from AZBN.
Study materials, other than this candidate handbook, may not be brought to the test site. If you
give help to or receive help from anyone during testing, the test will be stopped, your test will
HEADMASTER - D&SDT AZ Medication Aide Candidate Handbook Updated: 6-1-2013 Page: 10 not be scored, you will be dismissed from the testing room, you will forfeit any testing fees paid, will have a NO SHOW status in our computer scoring system, and your name will be reported to the appropriate agency. Test Results___________________________________
After you have completed both the written test and skill test components your test results will be
sent to the AZBN. The Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN) will officially notify you when you have
met all the criteria to be a medication Assistant in Arizona, part of which, includes passing both
the written and skill test components. If you fail either test component, you must reapply to
retake the component that you failed. Procedures for reapplying and detailed test diagnostics
are included in a failure notification letter mailed or emailed to your address of record if you
provided your email address on your application. If you lost or didn’t receive your failure letter
(form 1301), you may access a copy of your results from the AZ CMA page of our website at
www.hdmaster.com or you must submit a complete new testing application to D&SDT.
Sample Questions_______________________________

The following questions are samples of the kinds of questions that you will find on the
written/oral test. Check your answers to these questions using the answer box below.

1.
An order for Colace qd would require that you to administer this medication to a resident
a. once a week
b. every day
c. on an empty stomach
d. when the resident complains of constipation
2. If a resident refuses to take the medication you bring to him you should
a. make a mental note and plan to come back and try again later
b. try to get the resident to take his medication anyway
c. leave the medication on the resident's bedside stand and instruct him to take it
later
d. document the refusal and report it to the nurse
3. The following medication is not allowed to be administered by a medication assistant
a. a regularly scheduled oral hypertensive agent
b. an antibiotic cream applied to an open wound
c. a laxative to be administered by rectal suppository
d. a schedule III controlled substance timed for every night

ANS: 1b, 2d, 3b

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