QMAP Colorado Expert Strategies (Latest
Update ) Questions with
Correct Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Exam Overview & Description:
This exam helps caregivers, direct care staff, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed healthcare
personnel demonstrate competency in the safe administration of medications within authorized
Colorado care settings. To become a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP),
candidates must complete approved training and successfully pass both a written examination
and a hands-on practical skills evaluation. QMAP-qualified personnel may administer
medications according to physician orders, maintain medication records, use proper medication
administration techniques, and manage medication reminder boxes under appropriate
supervision. QMAPs are qualified—but not licensed or certified—to perform medication
administration duties in approved facilities.
Focus Areas:
• Medication Fundamentals — understanding drug classifications, forms, uses, and
medication terminology.
• Medication Orders — interpreting physician orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Medication Administration Procedures — applying correct techniques for administering
medications through approved routes.
• Medication Administration Records (MAR) — documenting medication administration
accurately and completely.
• Medication Safety — preventing, identifying, and responding to medication errors.
• Medication Storage and Security — proper handling, storage, and safeguarding of
medications.
• Medication Reminder Boxes — filling and administering medications using reminder
boxes under supervision.
• Documentation Requirements — maintaining legal and accurate records for prescription
and non-prescription medications.
• Seven Rights of Medication Administration — right client, time, medication, dose, route,
documentation, and right to refuse.
• Practical Skills Competency — demonstrating safe medication administration through
hands-on testing scenarios.
,Medications QMAPs are not allowed to administer - correct answer IV ports
gastronomy tube
nasogastric tube
injection (including insulin)
Procedures QMAP not allowed - correct answer finger sticks
blood glucose testing
Purpose for drugs - correct answer Prevent or treat disease or illness
Treat symptoms
Aid diagnosis
Restore or maintain normal body functions
Reach desired or therapeutic effect
Solution - correct answer homogenous mixture
*no need to shake before administering
, Suspension - correct answer heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over
time
*shake before administering
Tablet/ caplet - correct answer compressed powder
Enteric-coated tablet - correct answer a tablet covered in a special coating to protect
it from stomach acid, allowing the drug to dissolve in the small intestine
Capsule - correct answer Gelatinous shell that contains powder or liquid
Spansule - correct answer Contains extended release pellets
Suppository - correct answer cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body
opening
*melts at body temperature
Cream - correct answer water-based semi-solid medication
Update ) Questions with
Correct Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Exam Overview & Description:
This exam helps caregivers, direct care staff, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed healthcare
personnel demonstrate competency in the safe administration of medications within authorized
Colorado care settings. To become a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP),
candidates must complete approved training and successfully pass both a written examination
and a hands-on practical skills evaluation. QMAP-qualified personnel may administer
medications according to physician orders, maintain medication records, use proper medication
administration techniques, and manage medication reminder boxes under appropriate
supervision. QMAPs are qualified—but not licensed or certified—to perform medication
administration duties in approved facilities.
Focus Areas:
• Medication Fundamentals — understanding drug classifications, forms, uses, and
medication terminology.
• Medication Orders — interpreting physician orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Medication Administration Procedures — applying correct techniques for administering
medications through approved routes.
• Medication Administration Records (MAR) — documenting medication administration
accurately and completely.
• Medication Safety — preventing, identifying, and responding to medication errors.
• Medication Storage and Security — proper handling, storage, and safeguarding of
medications.
• Medication Reminder Boxes — filling and administering medications using reminder
boxes under supervision.
• Documentation Requirements — maintaining legal and accurate records for prescription
and non-prescription medications.
• Seven Rights of Medication Administration — right client, time, medication, dose, route,
documentation, and right to refuse.
• Practical Skills Competency — demonstrating safe medication administration through
hands-on testing scenarios.
,Medications QMAPs are not allowed to administer - correct answer IV ports
gastronomy tube
nasogastric tube
injection (including insulin)
Procedures QMAP not allowed - correct answer finger sticks
blood glucose testing
Purpose for drugs - correct answer Prevent or treat disease or illness
Treat symptoms
Aid diagnosis
Restore or maintain normal body functions
Reach desired or therapeutic effect
Solution - correct answer homogenous mixture
*no need to shake before administering
, Suspension - correct answer heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over
time
*shake before administering
Tablet/ caplet - correct answer compressed powder
Enteric-coated tablet - correct answer a tablet covered in a special coating to protect
it from stomach acid, allowing the drug to dissolve in the small intestine
Capsule - correct answer Gelatinous shell that contains powder or liquid
Spansule - correct answer Contains extended release pellets
Suppository - correct answer cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body
opening
*melts at body temperature
Cream - correct answer water-based semi-solid medication
