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QMAP License Exam Review Guide with
Detailed Solutions
1. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) must have specific
information on it, including:
a) The client's weight, hair color, and identifying marks
b) The client's food or medication allergies
c) The client's name
d) The name of the health care practitioner who prescribed each
medication listed
e) B, c, and d - ANSWER B, C & D
2. True OR False, You only need to check the Five Rights and Rule of Three
the first time you give the medication. After that you no longer need to
perform this task for this medication order. - ANSWER FALSE
3. True OR False, The route of a medication has no effect on its absorption
rate. - ANSWER FALSE
4. True OR False, If a client has an order for a medication, he/she has a right to
refuse and there should be a policy on consequences for refusing to take
medication. - ANSWER TRUE
5. two examples of monitoring medications - ANSWER 1. observing a specific
individual to make sure they took the medications 2. notifying the authorized
practitioner if the resident refuses or is unable to comply with the
practitioner instructions regarding the medications
6. list two examples of administering medications - ANSWER 1. assisting a
client in the ingestion application and inhalation of medication
7. 2. handing staff prepared medications to a client
8. this course qualifies you to do finger sticks? - ANSWER false
9. this course qualifies you to administer medications through a gtube or iv port
- ANSWER false
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10.you would not need this course to monitor a client injecting insulin -
ANSWER true
11.list the 4 routes of administering medications and give an example of each
route - ANSWER 1. ingestion; oral tables
2. application; skin ointment
3. inhalation; respiratory
4. insertion; rectal or vaginal suppositories
12.this QMAP can dial up and inject routine insulin injections if the client has
an insulin pen - ANSWER false
13.sources of information - ANSWER physician or MAR
14.indications for use - ANSWER treat symptoms; prevent disease
15.why should you know the best time of day to administer the medications to
clients? - ANSWER so they are administered at the most effective time of
the day
16.why should you know common reactions/side effects? - ANSWER to know
if any effects may be concerning or life threatening
17.allergy considerations - ANSWER know the patients allergens and reactions
18.provide three examples of what you should do if you have questions about
medications - ANSWER ask the supervisor, physician or pharmacist
19.list one of the purposes for drugs - ANSWER to prevent disease and treat
symptoms
20.does an enteric coated medication dissolve in the stomach? - ANSWER no
21.local drug actions take place in a specific area of the body? - ANSWER true
22.what is the difference between the generic name and the trade name of a
medication? - ANSWER universal name and patented name chosen by the
manufacture and used for marketing
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23.always report suspicious of drug diversion to your supervisor - ANSWER
true
24.which of the following possible results of taking medications is expected
adverse or side effects - ANSWER side effects
25.what is your responsibility regarding controlled substances - ANSWER store
under double lock, count and document count with another qmap at the end
of your shift
26.Mrs smith returned from a doctors appointment with a new medication. you
are not familiar with this medication. where would you find out more
information? - ANSWER PDR
27.suspect drug diversion stays on your record - ANSWER true
28.solution - ANSWER transparent liquid that does not separate (cough syrup)
29.suspension - ANSWER a cloudy liquid that separates after standing and
must be shaken well before administering (pepto bismol)
30.tablet.caplet - ANSWER compressed powder can be scored or unscored
31.enteric coated tablet - ANSWER coating prevents the drug from dissolving
in the stomach or irritating the stomach lining. passes through the intestine
intact (cannot be chewed or crushed)
32.capsule - ANSWER gelatin shell containers with powder or liquid inside
33.spansule - ANSWER sustained release; capsule with tiny balls with layers of
coating to be dissolved at varying times
34.suppository - ANSWER melts at body temperature when inserted into
vagina or rectum
35.cream - ANSWER water based preparation that is applied or inserted
36.ointment - ANSWER fatty, soft substance that has antiseptic or healing
properties
QMAP License Exam Review Guide with
Detailed Solutions
1. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) must have specific
information on it, including:
a) The client's weight, hair color, and identifying marks
b) The client's food or medication allergies
c) The client's name
d) The name of the health care practitioner who prescribed each
medication listed
e) B, c, and d - ANSWER B, C & D
2. True OR False, You only need to check the Five Rights and Rule of Three
the first time you give the medication. After that you no longer need to
perform this task for this medication order. - ANSWER FALSE
3. True OR False, The route of a medication has no effect on its absorption
rate. - ANSWER FALSE
4. True OR False, If a client has an order for a medication, he/she has a right to
refuse and there should be a policy on consequences for refusing to take
medication. - ANSWER TRUE
5. two examples of monitoring medications - ANSWER 1. observing a specific
individual to make sure they took the medications 2. notifying the authorized
practitioner if the resident refuses or is unable to comply with the
practitioner instructions regarding the medications
6. list two examples of administering medications - ANSWER 1. assisting a
client in the ingestion application and inhalation of medication
7. 2. handing staff prepared medications to a client
8. this course qualifies you to do finger sticks? - ANSWER false
9. this course qualifies you to administer medications through a gtube or iv port
- ANSWER false
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10.you would not need this course to monitor a client injecting insulin -
ANSWER true
11.list the 4 routes of administering medications and give an example of each
route - ANSWER 1. ingestion; oral tables
2. application; skin ointment
3. inhalation; respiratory
4. insertion; rectal or vaginal suppositories
12.this QMAP can dial up and inject routine insulin injections if the client has
an insulin pen - ANSWER false
13.sources of information - ANSWER physician or MAR
14.indications for use - ANSWER treat symptoms; prevent disease
15.why should you know the best time of day to administer the medications to
clients? - ANSWER so they are administered at the most effective time of
the day
16.why should you know common reactions/side effects? - ANSWER to know
if any effects may be concerning or life threatening
17.allergy considerations - ANSWER know the patients allergens and reactions
18.provide three examples of what you should do if you have questions about
medications - ANSWER ask the supervisor, physician or pharmacist
19.list one of the purposes for drugs - ANSWER to prevent disease and treat
symptoms
20.does an enteric coated medication dissolve in the stomach? - ANSWER no
21.local drug actions take place in a specific area of the body? - ANSWER true
22.what is the difference between the generic name and the trade name of a
medication? - ANSWER universal name and patented name chosen by the
manufacture and used for marketing
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23.always report suspicious of drug diversion to your supervisor - ANSWER
true
24.which of the following possible results of taking medications is expected
adverse or side effects - ANSWER side effects
25.what is your responsibility regarding controlled substances - ANSWER store
under double lock, count and document count with another qmap at the end
of your shift
26.Mrs smith returned from a doctors appointment with a new medication. you
are not familiar with this medication. where would you find out more
information? - ANSWER PDR
27.suspect drug diversion stays on your record - ANSWER true
28.solution - ANSWER transparent liquid that does not separate (cough syrup)
29.suspension - ANSWER a cloudy liquid that separates after standing and
must be shaken well before administering (pepto bismol)
30.tablet.caplet - ANSWER compressed powder can be scored or unscored
31.enteric coated tablet - ANSWER coating prevents the drug from dissolving
in the stomach or irritating the stomach lining. passes through the intestine
intact (cannot be chewed or crushed)
32.capsule - ANSWER gelatin shell containers with powder or liquid inside
33.spansule - ANSWER sustained release; capsule with tiny balls with layers of
coating to be dissolved at varying times
34.suppository - ANSWER melts at body temperature when inserted into
vagina or rectum
35.cream - ANSWER water based preparation that is applied or inserted
36.ointment - ANSWER fatty, soft substance that has antiseptic or healing
properties
