QMAP Course study Guide Questions And CorreCt
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Monitoring medication being taken by a client means: - Answer-Reminding a specific individual client
to take medication at the time ordered
Delivering a container of medication lawfully labeled to a specific client, if needed
Observing a specific individual client to make sure s/he took medications
Making a written record of each medication, with the note "monitored"
Notifying the authorized practitioner if the resident refuses or is unable to comply with the practitioner's
instructions regarding the medication.
Note: Regulations do not require successful completion of a QMAP course if staff only "monitors" and
does not "administer" medications to the client.
Administering medication to a client: - Answer-Assisting a client in the ingestion, application,
inhalation, or
Insertion of a rectal or vaginal medication according to written directions of an authorized practitioner
Handing staff-prepared medications to a client
Making a written record of each medication administered, including both prescription and over the
counter drugs
,1. Ingestion - Answer-oral tablets, capsules or liquids lozenges (in the mouth, not
swallowed)sublingual tablets (under the tongue, not swallowed) Note: QMAPs are allowed to utilize the
barrel of a syringe to administer oral medications.
4 routes of giving medication
2. Application - Answer-skin ointments, gels, lotions, liniments skin sprays or aerosols throat gargles
transdermal skin patches eye ointment or drops ear drops nose drops or nasal sprays
4 routes of giving medication
3. Inhalation - Answer-respiratory = inhaling medications
4 routes of giving medication
4. Insertion - Answer-Insertion rectal suppositories vaginal suppositories or creams
QMAPs are NOT allowed to: - Answer-A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer medications through any
kinds of tubes, 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.
A QMAP is NOT allowed to perform assessments or make judgments when administering medications
that are ordered on a PRN basis. PRN means "as needed."
--For example, a QMAP CANNOT administer a PRN medication that alters behavior, such as an anti-
anxiety medication. The client would need to understand and request the medication.
Please note: A QMAP may administer these medications if they are scheduled routinely.
Completion of this course does not qualify you to perform finger sticks, for Blood Glucose testing.
Additional documented training must be given by a licensed professional at your facility. this training
must be documented and done yearly.
Purpose of Medications - Answer-Prevent disease - Immunization - prevents disease For example, the
Hepatitis B vaccine immunization series is a medication used to prevent disease.
Treat disease or illness -Antibiotic treats illness, antivirals, cancer drugs etc. - For example, Amoxicillin is
an antibiotic used to treat illness and restore the body to normal function.
Treat symptoms For Example Tylenol for a headache though there may be an underlying disease causing
the headache
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PAss!!..
Monitoring medication being taken by a client means: - Answer-Reminding a specific individual client
to take medication at the time ordered
Delivering a container of medication lawfully labeled to a specific client, if needed
Observing a specific individual client to make sure s/he took medications
Making a written record of each medication, with the note "monitored"
Notifying the authorized practitioner if the resident refuses or is unable to comply with the practitioner's
instructions regarding the medication.
Note: Regulations do not require successful completion of a QMAP course if staff only "monitors" and
does not "administer" medications to the client.
Administering medication to a client: - Answer-Assisting a client in the ingestion, application,
inhalation, or
Insertion of a rectal or vaginal medication according to written directions of an authorized practitioner
Handing staff-prepared medications to a client
Making a written record of each medication administered, including both prescription and over the
counter drugs
,1. Ingestion - Answer-oral tablets, capsules or liquids lozenges (in the mouth, not
swallowed)sublingual tablets (under the tongue, not swallowed) Note: QMAPs are allowed to utilize the
barrel of a syringe to administer oral medications.
4 routes of giving medication
2. Application - Answer-skin ointments, gels, lotions, liniments skin sprays or aerosols throat gargles
transdermal skin patches eye ointment or drops ear drops nose drops or nasal sprays
4 routes of giving medication
3. Inhalation - Answer-respiratory = inhaling medications
4 routes of giving medication
4. Insertion - Answer-Insertion rectal suppositories vaginal suppositories or creams
QMAPs are NOT allowed to: - Answer-A QMAP is NOT allowed to administer medications through any
kinds of tubes, 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.
A QMAP is NOT allowed to perform assessments or make judgments when administering medications
that are ordered on a PRN basis. PRN means "as needed."
--For example, a QMAP CANNOT administer a PRN medication that alters behavior, such as an anti-
anxiety medication. The client would need to understand and request the medication.
Please note: A QMAP may administer these medications if they are scheduled routinely.
Completion of this course does not qualify you to perform finger sticks, for Blood Glucose testing.
Additional documented training must be given by a licensed professional at your facility. this training
must be documented and done yearly.
Purpose of Medications - Answer-Prevent disease - Immunization - prevents disease For example, the
Hepatitis B vaccine immunization series is a medication used to prevent disease.
Treat disease or illness -Antibiotic treats illness, antivirals, cancer drugs etc. - For example, Amoxicillin is
an antibiotic used to treat illness and restore the body to normal function.
Treat symptoms For Example Tylenol for a headache though there may be an underlying disease causing
the headache
