QMAP STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
(QMAP) is a person who... - Correct Answers -is at least 18 years of age, has at least a
basic understanding of math and English, and has completed and passed a state-
approved QMAP course, and is listed in the state QMAP Registry
A QMAP cannot make assessments or judgments regarding a patient or client's
condition and cannot perform injections
Where Can QMAPs Administer Medications?
QMAPs can administer medications in the following authorized settings that are
regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD)
within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the
Child Services Division within the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS): -
Correct Answers -Adult foster care facilities
Alternative care facilities
Assisted living residences
Residential child care facilities
Secure residential treatment centers
State certified adult day programs
Program-approved service agencies (PASA) servicing people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
Self-Administration - Correct Answers -Self-administration is the client's ability to take
medication independently without any assistance from another person. The client keeps
the medication in their room and there is no responsibility by the QMAP or the client to
document self-administration of medication; however, self-administration should be
included in the client's care plan.
Assisted living situations and self administration - Correct Answers -In an assisted living
setting, if the QMAP administers some medications and the client self-administers other
medications, the facility is required to be aware of those self-administered medications
and must have a physician order for those medications that the client is self-
administering.
Encourage self-administering clients to check the expiration dates on their medications
and offer assistance if needed.
Monitoring of medication... - Correct Answers -means reminding individual clients to
take medications and handing the medication containers to the client. This includes
,handing the client a medication reminder box, called an MRB, and observing the client
self-administering the medications by the proper route. The QMAP must document the
observation on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) with the note "monitored".
Medication administration means..
All over-the-counter (OTC) medications are considered medications and must have a
physician order. They must also be documented when administered and labeled with
the client's full name. Examples of OTC medications are Tylenol, Benadryl, and vitamins
purchased at the store. - Correct Answers -handing staff-prepared medications to the
client and assisting the client with the medications according to the physician's order.
Administration of medication includes making a written record of each medication
administered or refused, both prescription and non-prescription.
All over-the-counter (OTC) medications are considered medications and must have a
physician order. - Correct Answers -They must also be documented when administered
and labeled with the client's full name. Examples of OTC meterm-6dications are Tylenol,
Benadryl, and vitamins purchased at the store.
Every medication that is administered, must have the instructions transcribed onto a
medication administration record, otherwise known as a... - Correct Answers -MAR.
Never administer a medication that does not have a physician's order and
corresponding instructions on the MAR.
MARs are developed by facilities, agencies, or pharmacies and can be handwritten,
typed, or electronic.
Medications that can be Administered
-
Administration Includes: - Correct Answers -Oral medication
Topical medication
Inhalant medication
Eye drops
Ear drops
Nose drops
Vaginal or rectal medication
QMAP limitations: - Correct Answers -A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer
medications through any kind of tube, including a gastrostomy tube (which is a tube
placed through the abdomen), or a nasogastric tube (which is a tube placed through the
nose, and into the stomach).
A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer medications by injection, including drawing up
the medication from a vial or dialing the dosage of a medication pen.
, Only a QMAP who administers medications in a developmentally disabled group home
setting is the exception, and this QMAP receives additional training.
A QMAP is NOT authorized to perform assessments or make judgments regarding
clients (whether administering routine medications or medications ordered on a PRN
(as-needed basis).
The Seven Rights of Medication Administration. What are they? - Correct Answers -The
Right Medication
The Right Time
The Right Dosage
The Right Client
The Right Route
The Right Documentation
The Right to Refuse
First right: The Right Medication
The first right of safe and accurate medication administration is to make sure you have
the right medication. - Correct Answers -Some medications have similar spellings but
are completely different. For example, Toradol is not Tramadol and Torsemide is not
Furosemide. Pharmacists label prescription medications with the medication's trade
name or generic name. Sometimes both names are listed on the label.
Trade vs generic name: - Correct Answers -The trade name is the patented name
chosen by the original manufacturer to market the drug and is specific to that
manufacturer.
The generic name is the universal name that all manufacturers can use after the original
patent for the medication has been terminated. It is best practice to write both names on
the MAR to avoid errors.
Every medication has a trade name but may not have a generic name.
The QMAP is required to compare the label on the medication container with the MAR
how many times before administering the medication. - Correct Answers -three times
The Second Right: The Right Time - Correct Answers -The facility will include a time on
the MAR when a medication is to be administered.
If the physician has ordered specific times, such as every six hours, or administered at
6:00 a.m., the QMAP should administer the medication no earlier than one-half hour
before the ordered time and no later than one-half hour after the ordered time. The
exact ordered time will be written on the MAR. For example, if the medication is ordered
to be administered at 1:00 pm, it is best practice to administer the medication between
12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
ANSWERS
(QMAP) is a person who... - Correct Answers -is at least 18 years of age, has at least a
basic understanding of math and English, and has completed and passed a state-
approved QMAP course, and is listed in the state QMAP Registry
A QMAP cannot make assessments or judgments regarding a patient or client's
condition and cannot perform injections
Where Can QMAPs Administer Medications?
QMAPs can administer medications in the following authorized settings that are
regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD)
within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the
Child Services Division within the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS): -
Correct Answers -Adult foster care facilities
Alternative care facilities
Assisted living residences
Residential child care facilities
Secure residential treatment centers
State certified adult day programs
Program-approved service agencies (PASA) servicing people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
Self-Administration - Correct Answers -Self-administration is the client's ability to take
medication independently without any assistance from another person. The client keeps
the medication in their room and there is no responsibility by the QMAP or the client to
document self-administration of medication; however, self-administration should be
included in the client's care plan.
Assisted living situations and self administration - Correct Answers -In an assisted living
setting, if the QMAP administers some medications and the client self-administers other
medications, the facility is required to be aware of those self-administered medications
and must have a physician order for those medications that the client is self-
administering.
Encourage self-administering clients to check the expiration dates on their medications
and offer assistance if needed.
Monitoring of medication... - Correct Answers -means reminding individual clients to
take medications and handing the medication containers to the client. This includes
,handing the client a medication reminder box, called an MRB, and observing the client
self-administering the medications by the proper route. The QMAP must document the
observation on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) with the note "monitored".
Medication administration means..
All over-the-counter (OTC) medications are considered medications and must have a
physician order. They must also be documented when administered and labeled with
the client's full name. Examples of OTC medications are Tylenol, Benadryl, and vitamins
purchased at the store. - Correct Answers -handing staff-prepared medications to the
client and assisting the client with the medications according to the physician's order.
Administration of medication includes making a written record of each medication
administered or refused, both prescription and non-prescription.
All over-the-counter (OTC) medications are considered medications and must have a
physician order. - Correct Answers -They must also be documented when administered
and labeled with the client's full name. Examples of OTC meterm-6dications are Tylenol,
Benadryl, and vitamins purchased at the store.
Every medication that is administered, must have the instructions transcribed onto a
medication administration record, otherwise known as a... - Correct Answers -MAR.
Never administer a medication that does not have a physician's order and
corresponding instructions on the MAR.
MARs are developed by facilities, agencies, or pharmacies and can be handwritten,
typed, or electronic.
Medications that can be Administered
-
Administration Includes: - Correct Answers -Oral medication
Topical medication
Inhalant medication
Eye drops
Ear drops
Nose drops
Vaginal or rectal medication
QMAP limitations: - Correct Answers -A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer
medications through any kind of tube, including a gastrostomy tube (which is a tube
placed through the abdomen), or a nasogastric tube (which is a tube placed through the
nose, and into the stomach).
A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer medications by injection, including drawing up
the medication from a vial or dialing the dosage of a medication pen.
, Only a QMAP who administers medications in a developmentally disabled group home
setting is the exception, and this QMAP receives additional training.
A QMAP is NOT authorized to perform assessments or make judgments regarding
clients (whether administering routine medications or medications ordered on a PRN
(as-needed basis).
The Seven Rights of Medication Administration. What are they? - Correct Answers -The
Right Medication
The Right Time
The Right Dosage
The Right Client
The Right Route
The Right Documentation
The Right to Refuse
First right: The Right Medication
The first right of safe and accurate medication administration is to make sure you have
the right medication. - Correct Answers -Some medications have similar spellings but
are completely different. For example, Toradol is not Tramadol and Torsemide is not
Furosemide. Pharmacists label prescription medications with the medication's trade
name or generic name. Sometimes both names are listed on the label.
Trade vs generic name: - Correct Answers -The trade name is the patented name
chosen by the original manufacturer to market the drug and is specific to that
manufacturer.
The generic name is the universal name that all manufacturers can use after the original
patent for the medication has been terminated. It is best practice to write both names on
the MAR to avoid errors.
Every medication has a trade name but may not have a generic name.
The QMAP is required to compare the label on the medication container with the MAR
how many times before administering the medication. - Correct Answers -three times
The Second Right: The Right Time - Correct Answers -The facility will include a time on
the MAR when a medication is to be administered.
If the physician has ordered specific times, such as every six hours, or administered at
6:00 a.m., the QMAP should administer the medication no earlier than one-half hour
before the ordered time and no later than one-half hour after the ordered time. The
exact ordered time will be written on the MAR. For example, if the medication is ordered
to be administered at 1:00 pm, it is best practice to administer the medication between
12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
