QMAP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the MAR? - Answer- Medication administration records
Explains rules for documenting meds - Answer- -MAR is a legal document and must be
accurate
-Document right after giving meds
-Document each admin at the time you do it, not at the end of the shift
-Only document meds YOU give
-Initial meds given
-Use black ink
-Never use white out or attempt to erase
-No blanks on MAR
Discontinuing meds on the MAR - Answer- -Write date of discontinuance and DC large
then draw a line through the rest of the dates and indicated discontinued
-Highlight the name and discontinued.
Documenting new meds on MAR - Answer- -Transcribe new medications at the bottom
of list
-Draw line through dates until start date
What to do if you make a mistake on the MAR? - Answer- -Draw a single line through
the mistaken entry nd initial and date
-Explain on the back of MAR
Explain how documentation for PRN medication is different? - Answer- -After initialing
box, document time (exact minute), dose, and reason why on the back of the MAR.
-Go back and check with client 30-60 min and document client's statue
-EX: Patient requested one 10mg tylenol at 10:05am for headache. Effective.
Explain why you should not copy from he last month's MAR - Answer- Orders can
change
, if you make an error when charting on the MAR, should you white it out and rewrite it
correctly? - Answer- No, it's a legal document and can't be altered
Do you need to chart PRN medications? - Answer- YES
The QMAP who administered meds today forgot to document one client's meds on the
MAR, what should you do? - Answer- Contact the last QMAP and inform them, they can
initial it at a later date.
Define psychotropic meds and give three examples - Answer- -Any medication that can
alter state of mind, emotions or behavior
-Prozac, xanax, haldol
Give four examples of rules for documenting medicaitons - Answer- 1. Use ink
2. Document immediately after admin
3. Don't use white out or erase errors
4. Only document meds YOU administer
4 routes of medications - Answer- Ingested, applied, inserted, inhaled
Authorized settings for QMAP - Answer- Assisted living residences, alternative care
facilities, state certified adult day programs, and residential child care facilities
Does QMAP course lead to licensure? - Answer- No, you will be considered qualified to
administer meds
6 rights of medication administration - Answer- 1. Right client
2. Right medication
3. Right time
4. Right dose
5. Right route
6. Documentation
Monitoring medication taken by client - Answer- -Reminding a client to take it at right
time
-Delivering a container
-Observing to make sure they took it
-Making a written record
Administering a medication to a client - Answer- -Assisting with ingestion, application, or
inhalation
-Insertion or a rectal or vaginal medcation
-Handling staff-prepared meds
-Making a written record
AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
What is the MAR? - Answer- Medication administration records
Explains rules for documenting meds - Answer- -MAR is a legal document and must be
accurate
-Document right after giving meds
-Document each admin at the time you do it, not at the end of the shift
-Only document meds YOU give
-Initial meds given
-Use black ink
-Never use white out or attempt to erase
-No blanks on MAR
Discontinuing meds on the MAR - Answer- -Write date of discontinuance and DC large
then draw a line through the rest of the dates and indicated discontinued
-Highlight the name and discontinued.
Documenting new meds on MAR - Answer- -Transcribe new medications at the bottom
of list
-Draw line through dates until start date
What to do if you make a mistake on the MAR? - Answer- -Draw a single line through
the mistaken entry nd initial and date
-Explain on the back of MAR
Explain how documentation for PRN medication is different? - Answer- -After initialing
box, document time (exact minute), dose, and reason why on the back of the MAR.
-Go back and check with client 30-60 min and document client's statue
-EX: Patient requested one 10mg tylenol at 10:05am for headache. Effective.
Explain why you should not copy from he last month's MAR - Answer- Orders can
change
, if you make an error when charting on the MAR, should you white it out and rewrite it
correctly? - Answer- No, it's a legal document and can't be altered
Do you need to chart PRN medications? - Answer- YES
The QMAP who administered meds today forgot to document one client's meds on the
MAR, what should you do? - Answer- Contact the last QMAP and inform them, they can
initial it at a later date.
Define psychotropic meds and give three examples - Answer- -Any medication that can
alter state of mind, emotions or behavior
-Prozac, xanax, haldol
Give four examples of rules for documenting medicaitons - Answer- 1. Use ink
2. Document immediately after admin
3. Don't use white out or erase errors
4. Only document meds YOU administer
4 routes of medications - Answer- Ingested, applied, inserted, inhaled
Authorized settings for QMAP - Answer- Assisted living residences, alternative care
facilities, state certified adult day programs, and residential child care facilities
Does QMAP course lead to licensure? - Answer- No, you will be considered qualified to
administer meds
6 rights of medication administration - Answer- 1. Right client
2. Right medication
3. Right time
4. Right dose
5. Right route
6. Documentation
Monitoring medication taken by client - Answer- -Reminding a client to take it at right
time
-Delivering a container
-Observing to make sure they took it
-Making a written record
Administering a medication to a client - Answer- -Assisting with ingestion, application, or
inhalation
-Insertion or a rectal or vaginal medcation
-Handling staff-prepared meds
-Making a written record
