QMAP TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
After passing this course, you are considered ___ to administer medications. - Correct
Answers -Qualified
Absorption - Correct Answers -Getting into the blood stream
Distribution - Correct Answers -Carrying substances to various parts of the body
Biotransformation - Correct Answers -Breaking substances down chemically change
substances
Spansules - Correct Answers -Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls- time
released.
Sprinkles - Correct Answers -Medicated small balls. Time released
Suppositories - Correct Answers -Semi solid vaginal or rectal medication. Melts at body
temperature.
Elimination/Excretion - Correct Answers -Getting rid of the substance from the body
Oral - Correct Answers -p.o
Sublingual - Correct Answers -sl
Topical - Correct Answers -top
Nasal - Correct Answers -In the nose
Otic - Correct Answers -In the ears
Ophthalmic - Correct Answers -In the eyes
Vaginal - Correct Answers -vag
Rectal - Correct Answers -R
Gel Cap - Correct Answers -Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule
, Capsule - Correct Answers -Gelatin capsule with powder. NO CRUSH
Lozenges - Correct Answers -Hard candy. Dissolved in mouth.
Syrup - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation. Sugar/starch based.
Suspension - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation that is water based with a powdered
medication. SHAKEN
Elixir - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation, alcohol based.
Transdermal Patches - Correct Answers -Adhesive pad applied to the skin
Creams - Correct Answers -Water or low oil based for topical use
Lotions - Correct Answers -Thick preparations for topical use
Ointments - Correct Answers -Oil based for topical use
Aerosols - Correct Answers -Fine spray application for inhalation
Sprays - Correct Answers -Dispensed in atomizers that propel medication in droplets
Inhalants - Correct Answers -Aerosolized medication that is inhaled into the lungs.
Dosage is based on - Correct Answers -Weight, age, disease, tolerance
Dosage amount and frequency is determined by - Correct Answers -Time of absorption,
Duration, elimination.
Therapeutic Effects - Correct Answers -Desired effects of the medication.
Side Effects - Correct Answers -Non-harmful effects
Adverse Effects - Correct Answers -An unexpected effect that is harmful or even
dangerous
Anaphylaxis - Correct Answers -Life threatening allergic reaction
OTC - Correct Answers -Over The Counter
What are the 2 main categories of Medication - Correct Answers -Prescribed and Over
the counter
T OR F A medication is usually known by its trade name - Correct Answers -TRUE
ANSWERS
After passing this course, you are considered ___ to administer medications. - Correct
Answers -Qualified
Absorption - Correct Answers -Getting into the blood stream
Distribution - Correct Answers -Carrying substances to various parts of the body
Biotransformation - Correct Answers -Breaking substances down chemically change
substances
Spansules - Correct Answers -Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls- time
released.
Sprinkles - Correct Answers -Medicated small balls. Time released
Suppositories - Correct Answers -Semi solid vaginal or rectal medication. Melts at body
temperature.
Elimination/Excretion - Correct Answers -Getting rid of the substance from the body
Oral - Correct Answers -p.o
Sublingual - Correct Answers -sl
Topical - Correct Answers -top
Nasal - Correct Answers -In the nose
Otic - Correct Answers -In the ears
Ophthalmic - Correct Answers -In the eyes
Vaginal - Correct Answers -vag
Rectal - Correct Answers -R
Gel Cap - Correct Answers -Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule
, Capsule - Correct Answers -Gelatin capsule with powder. NO CRUSH
Lozenges - Correct Answers -Hard candy. Dissolved in mouth.
Syrup - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation. Sugar/starch based.
Suspension - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation that is water based with a powdered
medication. SHAKEN
Elixir - Correct Answers -Liquid preparation, alcohol based.
Transdermal Patches - Correct Answers -Adhesive pad applied to the skin
Creams - Correct Answers -Water or low oil based for topical use
Lotions - Correct Answers -Thick preparations for topical use
Ointments - Correct Answers -Oil based for topical use
Aerosols - Correct Answers -Fine spray application for inhalation
Sprays - Correct Answers -Dispensed in atomizers that propel medication in droplets
Inhalants - Correct Answers -Aerosolized medication that is inhaled into the lungs.
Dosage is based on - Correct Answers -Weight, age, disease, tolerance
Dosage amount and frequency is determined by - Correct Answers -Time of absorption,
Duration, elimination.
Therapeutic Effects - Correct Answers -Desired effects of the medication.
Side Effects - Correct Answers -Non-harmful effects
Adverse Effects - Correct Answers -An unexpected effect that is harmful or even
dangerous
Anaphylaxis - Correct Answers -Life threatening allergic reaction
OTC - Correct Answers -Over The Counter
What are the 2 main categories of Medication - Correct Answers -Prescribed and Over
the counter
T OR F A medication is usually known by its trade name - Correct Answers -TRUE
