QMAP UNIT REVIEWS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
two examples of monitoring medications - Correct Answers -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
list two examples of administering medications - Correct Answers -1. assisting a client in
the ingestion application and inhalation of medication
2. handing staff prepared medications to a client
this course qualifies you to do finger sticks? - Correct Answers -false
this course qualifies you to administer medications through a gtube or iv port - Correct
Answers -false
you would not need this course to monitor a client injecting insulin - Correct Answers -
true
list the 4 routes of administering medications and give an example of each route -
Correct Answers -1. ingestion; oral tables
2. application; skin ointment
3. inhalation; respiratory
4. insertion; rectal or vaginal suppositories
this QMAP can dial up and inject routine insulin injections if the client has an insulin pen
- Correct Answers -false
sources of information - Correct Answers -physician or MAR
indications for use - Correct Answers -treat symptoms; prevent disease
why should you know the best time of day to administer the medications to clients? -
Correct Answers -so they are administered at the most effective time of the day
why should you know common reactions/side effects? - Correct Answers -to know if any
effects may be concerning or life threatening
allergy considerations - Correct Answers -know the patients allergens and reactions
, provide three examples of what you should do if you have questions about medications
- Correct Answers -ask the supervisor, physician or pharmacist
list one of the purposes for drugs - Correct Answers -to prevent disease and treat
symptoms
does an enteric coated medication dissolve in the stomach? - Correct Answers -no
local drug actions take place in a specific area of the body? - Correct Answers -true
what is the difference between the generic name and the trade name of a medication? -
Correct Answers -universal name and patented name chosen by the manufacture and
used for marketing
always report suspicious of drug diversion to your supervisor - Correct Answers -true
which of the following possible results of taking medications is expected adverse or side
effects - Correct Answers -side effects
what is your responsibility regarding controlled substances - Correct Answers -store
under double lock, count and document count with another qmap at the end of your shift
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? - Correct
Answers -PDR
timoptic 0.5% ophth sol 1 gtt OD and 1 gtt OS tidx7d - Correct Answers -timoptic 0.5%
ophtolamic solution 1 drop right eye and one drop left eye three times a day for seven
days
the order says to give 500mg of the drug, the med bottle reads each scored tablet is
250mg how many tabs should you give? - Correct Answers -2
the med bottle reads each scored tab is 300mg. the order is to give 150mg how many
tabs will you give? - Correct Answers -1/2
suspect drug diversion stays on your record - Correct Answers -true
solution - Correct Answers -transparent liquid that does not separate (cough syrup)
suspension - Correct Answers -a cloudy liquid that separates after standing and must
be shaken well before administering (pepto bismol)
tablet.caplet - Correct Answers -compressed powder can be scored or unscored
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
two examples of monitoring medications - Correct Answers -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
list two examples of administering medications - Correct Answers -1. assisting a client in
the ingestion application and inhalation of medication
2. handing staff prepared medications to a client
this course qualifies you to do finger sticks? - Correct Answers -false
this course qualifies you to administer medications through a gtube or iv port - Correct
Answers -false
you would not need this course to monitor a client injecting insulin - Correct Answers -
true
list the 4 routes of administering medications and give an example of each route -
Correct Answers -1. ingestion; oral tables
2. application; skin ointment
3. inhalation; respiratory
4. insertion; rectal or vaginal suppositories
this QMAP can dial up and inject routine insulin injections if the client has an insulin pen
- Correct Answers -false
sources of information - Correct Answers -physician or MAR
indications for use - Correct Answers -treat symptoms; prevent disease
why should you know the best time of day to administer the medications to clients? -
Correct Answers -so they are administered at the most effective time of the day
why should you know common reactions/side effects? - Correct Answers -to know if any
effects may be concerning or life threatening
allergy considerations - Correct Answers -know the patients allergens and reactions
, provide three examples of what you should do if you have questions about medications
- Correct Answers -ask the supervisor, physician or pharmacist
list one of the purposes for drugs - Correct Answers -to prevent disease and treat
symptoms
does an enteric coated medication dissolve in the stomach? - Correct Answers -no
local drug actions take place in a specific area of the body? - Correct Answers -true
what is the difference between the generic name and the trade name of a medication? -
Correct Answers -universal name and patented name chosen by the manufacture and
used for marketing
always report suspicious of drug diversion to your supervisor - Correct Answers -true
which of the following possible results of taking medications is expected adverse or side
effects - Correct Answers -side effects
what is your responsibility regarding controlled substances - Correct Answers -store
under double lock, count and document count with another qmap at the end of your shift
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? - Correct
Answers -PDR
timoptic 0.5% ophth sol 1 gtt OD and 1 gtt OS tidx7d - Correct Answers -timoptic 0.5%
ophtolamic solution 1 drop right eye and one drop left eye three times a day for seven
days
the order says to give 500mg of the drug, the med bottle reads each scored tablet is
250mg how many tabs should you give? - Correct Answers -2
the med bottle reads each scored tab is 300mg. the order is to give 150mg how many
tabs will you give? - Correct Answers -1/2
suspect drug diversion stays on your record - Correct Answers -true
solution - Correct Answers -transparent liquid that does not separate (cough syrup)
suspension - Correct Answers -a cloudy liquid that separates after standing and must
be shaken well before administering (pepto bismol)
tablet.caplet - Correct Answers -compressed powder can be scored or unscored
