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Medication Aide Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free Medication Aide practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
Medication aide / medication assistant exams certify nurse aides to administer certain medications in long-term care under nurse supervision. Many states use NCSBN’s MACE (typically 60 multiple-choice questions / 2 hours). Other states use their own form. This is not RN/LPN…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published State boards of nursing — MACE / medication aide outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- State nurse aide / medication aide boards
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
Medication Aide / Medication Assistant (often MACE®)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- State handbook current year — MACE content is NCSBN-developed where used
- Official source
- NCSBN — exams and MACE information
- Last reviewed
- October 15, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: Typical Credentia/NCSBN MACE: 60 multiple-choice (often 50 scored + 10 pretest); some states 50 scored only — verify your handbook.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Set by NCSBN/state (not a published national percent). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official State boards of nursing / nurse-aide registries (NCSBN MACE in participating states) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Nursing & nurse aide · State nurse aide / medication aide boards
Medication Aide practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample Medication Aide practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed Medication Aide mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A resident refuses a tablet after the aide has already removed it from the blister. What should happen to the tablet?
- A. Save it in a labeled cup for the next shift to try
- B. Put it back into the blister card for later use
- C. Give it to another resident with the same order
- D. Waste it per policy and chart the refusal
Sample 2
A fire-panel alarm pulls the aide off the hall mid-pass. Back at the cart, she cannot recall whether Ms. Grant already swallowed 0800 furosemide. The MAR is still blank. What should she do?
- A. Do not give another tablet; recheck the MAR, ask the nurse, and only then decide if a dose is due
- B. Give the tablet again because a missed morning diuretic is always worse than a possible extra dose
- C. Skip the 0800 slot and give a double tablet at noon so the daily milligrams still add up
- D. Ask Ms. Grant whether she already took a water pill, then dose from that answer alone
Sample 3
Minutes after a first dose of a new antibiotic, a resident says her throat feels tight. She is wheezing and her face is swelling. What should the medication aide do?
- A. Offer a glass of water to soothe her throat
- B. Give the next antibiotic dose to finish treating the infection
- C. Call for emergency help and the nurse at once
- D. Have her lie down to rest and recheck in 30 minutes
Sample 4
A transdermal pain patch is due. Yesterday's patch is still on the other arm. How should the aide apply the new patch?
- A. Place the new patch over the old one so the doses overlap without a gap
- B. Rub lotion on the site first so the adhesive holds through a full wear period
- C. Remove the old patch, date the new one, and apply it to clean dry intact skin
- D. Stick every new patch on the same site so absorption stays as consistent as possible
Sample 5
At the evening pass Mr. Cole refuses sertraline and says he is done with antidepressants. His daughter asks the aide to crush it into ice cream “so he doesn't know.” What should the aide do?
- A. Hide the tablet in ice cream this once so he does not miss tonight's psychiatric dose
- B. Tell him he cannot refuse facility medications and remain until he swallows the tablet
- C. Do not conceal or force the dose; document the refusal on the MAR and notify the licensed nurse
- D. Double tomorrow's morning sertraline on your own to make up for tonight's missed milligrams
What is the Medication Aide exam?
Medication aide / medication assistant exams certify nurse aides to administer certain medications in long-term care under nurse supervision. Many states use NCSBN’s MACE (typically 60 multiple-choice questions / 2 hours). Other states use their own form. This is not RN/LPN practice and not the NNAAP CNA exam.
Administered by: State boards of nursing / nurse-aide registries (NCSBN MACE where adopted) (official site ↗)
Official format: Typical MACE written: 60 questions / 2 hours (some outlines 50 scored + 10 pretest); pass set by NCSBN/state. UniPrep mock: 60 questions / 75 minutes / 70% diagnostic. Confirm your state handbook.
Official resources: NCSBN — exams and MACE information · Example Credentia Colorado MACE handbook (60Q / 2 hours)
Who this exam is for
CNAs completing medication-aide training for LTC — not LPNs/RNs and not CNA-only NNAAP candidates.
How to prepare
Run this free timed check for a topic report, then repair weak rights/routes/safety/docs with the planned Anki waitlist and your state MACE/handbook. Skills/competency, if required, is separate.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with State boards of nursing — MACE / medication aide before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for Medication Aide: Six rights & orders, Routes & forms, Safety & side effects, Documentation & scope.
Six rights & orders
Routes & forms
Safety & side effects
Documentation & scope
About this free Medication Aide practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic for state medication-aide / MACE themes — six rights, routes, safety, and documentation. Typical NCSBN MACE is 60 questions in 2 hours where a state uses it. This check uses the same item count on a shorter clock. Planned 120-card Anki waitlist. Not RN/LPN and not NNAAP CNA.
Built for: CNAs completing medication-aide training for long-term care — not LPNs/RNs and not CNA-only candidates.
Topics on this practice test: Six rights & orders, Routes & forms, Safety & side effects, Documentation & scope.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the Medication Aide Anki waitlistOfficial Medication Aide / Medication Assistant (often MACE®) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
Medication aide (CMA-med-aide / MACE) exams certify nurse aides to administer certain medications in long-term care under nurse supervision. There is no single national license: many states use NCSBN’s Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE), typically 60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours (some Credentia/NCSBN outlines list 50 scored + 10 pretest). Other states (e.g. Alabama written 50Q) use their own form. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version). Independent prep — not NCSBN, Credentia, or a state board exam. Not RN/LPN and not NNAAP CNA.
- Questions
- Typical Credentia/NCSBN MACE: 60 multiple-choice (often 50 scored + 10 pretest); some states 50 scored only — verify your handbook
- Time
- Typically 2 hours for MACE written
- Passing score
- Set by NCSBN/state (not a published national percent)
- Delivery
- Computer-based written; skills/competency may be separate by state
- Administered by
- State boards of nursing / nurse-aide registries (NCSBN MACE in participating states)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Medication administration, observation, reporting | ~60% on published MACE outlines |
| Medication concepts / measurements | ~24% on published MACE outlines |
| Authorized duties / scope | ~16% on published MACE outlines |
| UniPrep buckets | Six rights, routes, safety, documentation — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- MACE is state-adopted, not a universal U.S. license. Confirm your board’s handbook before treating 60Q/2h as yours.
- UniPrep mock is 60Q / 75 min — same item count as typical MACE, shorter clock, 70% diagnostic pass.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Typical MACE: 60Q / 2h. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
- Medication aides work under nurse supervision — do not independently change doses or start IVs.
- ≠ NNAAP CNA (70Q / 2h written + skills) and ≠ LPN/RN.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.ncsbn.org/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
Medication Aide practice test — quick answers
How many questions are on the medication aide exam?
Where a state uses MACE, the written exam is typically 60 questions in 2 hours. Some states differ. UniPrep’s check is 60 questions / 75 minutes (free 25-question version).
Is this an official Medication Aide / MACE exam?
No. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not NCSBN, Credentia, or a state board exam. Matching Anki is planned (waitlist).
Can a medication aide start IVs or change doses?
No. Medication aides administer within authorized duties under nurse supervision. Hold parameters and out-of-scope requests go to the nurse — they do not independently change orders or start IVs.
Is there a free Medication Aide practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this Medication Aide practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free Medication Aide practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Typical NCSBN MACE (where a state uses it) is 60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours; some states use a 50-item form. This check is a 60-question / 75-minute / 70% diagnostic (free 25-question version) on six rights, routes, safety, and documentation — not RN/LPN and not NNAAP CNA. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not NCSBN, Credentia, or a state board exam.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Why is the free Medication Aide practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question Medication Aide session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this Medication Aide practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this Medication Aide practice test?
- CNAs completing medication-aide training for long-term care — not LPNs/RNs and not CNA-only candidates.
- Where can I take a Medication Aide practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Medication Aide Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/medication-aide-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go bank: 120 unique LTC med-pass scenarios (30 per area), 60 drawn per attempt (expanded 2026-10-15).