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QMAP practice questions and answers updated
medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A chemical or
compound of chemicals that has a targeted and
desired effect, used to treat (control, prevent or cure) a
medical, psychiatric or behavioral condition.
brand name drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ drug is sold
under the name given the drug by the manufacturer.
generic name - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ drug that is a
chemical copy of the corresponding brand name drug
prescription medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drug
that may only be purchased from a pharmacy with a
prescription written by a medical professional such as a
doctor, psychiatrist, physician's assistant or nurse
practitioner.
OTC drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Medications that are
legally available without a prescription
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scheduled medications - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drugs
that need to be delivered at distinct times such as
bedtime or 30 minutes prior to a meal
PRN - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Medications that are
intended to be taken on an as-needed basis to treat
situations as they arise
monitoring medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Reminding a specific individual client to take meds at
the time ordered, delivering a container of meds
lawfully labeled to a specific client, observing if needed
to make sure meds are taken and making a written
record of each medication with the note "monitored"
administering medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Assisting a client in the ingestion, inhalation or
insertion of a rectal or vaginal med according to
written directions or an authorized practitioner.
Handing staff-prepares meds to a client and making a
record.
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self-administration of meds - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ The
ability of a person to take medication independently
without any assistance from another person. General
reminders are ok.
QMAP demo - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1 - wash hands
2 - check med 3 times during prep
3 - Correctly state how to identify right client
4 - Explain procedure to client
5 - Use 7 rights
6-
7 - Document PRM meds
8 - Check MRB for cleanliness & repair
9 - Document MRB filled
10 - Look up drug before administration
11 - wear gloves
Sublingual - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ This type of oral med
should be given last
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Linament - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Rubbed into the skin
vigorously to relieve soreness of muscle or joints
Nasal spray - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Have client sniff on
count of three for administration
Inhaler procedure - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1 - client in
sitting position
2 - wash hands and apply gloves
3 - remove mouthpiece
4 - determine if med needs to be shaken
5 - hold according to manufacturer instructions
6 - instruct patient to exhale and then breathe in
deeply as med is administered
7 - instruct to hold breath as long as possible
8 - rinse mouth for taste and prevent thrush
9 - clean mouthpiece
Transdermal patch - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Impregnated
with medication which releases a continuous and
controlled dosage over time
QMAP practice questions and answers updated
medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A chemical or
compound of chemicals that has a targeted and
desired effect, used to treat (control, prevent or cure) a
medical, psychiatric or behavioral condition.
brand name drug - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ drug is sold
under the name given the drug by the manufacturer.
generic name - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ drug that is a
chemical copy of the corresponding brand name drug
prescription medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drug
that may only be purchased from a pharmacy with a
prescription written by a medical professional such as a
doctor, psychiatrist, physician's assistant or nurse
practitioner.
OTC drugs - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Medications that are
legally available without a prescription
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scheduled medications - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Drugs
that need to be delivered at distinct times such as
bedtime or 30 minutes prior to a meal
PRN - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Medications that are
intended to be taken on an as-needed basis to treat
situations as they arise
monitoring medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Reminding a specific individual client to take meds at
the time ordered, delivering a container of meds
lawfully labeled to a specific client, observing if needed
to make sure meds are taken and making a written
record of each medication with the note "monitored"
administering medication - .....ANSWER ...✔✔
Assisting a client in the ingestion, inhalation or
insertion of a rectal or vaginal med according to
written directions or an authorized practitioner.
Handing staff-prepares meds to a client and making a
record.
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self-administration of meds - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ The
ability of a person to take medication independently
without any assistance from another person. General
reminders are ok.
QMAP demo - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1 - wash hands
2 - check med 3 times during prep
3 - Correctly state how to identify right client
4 - Explain procedure to client
5 - Use 7 rights
6-
7 - Document PRM meds
8 - Check MRB for cleanliness & repair
9 - Document MRB filled
10 - Look up drug before administration
11 - wear gloves
Sublingual - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ This type of oral med
should be given last
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Linament - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Rubbed into the skin
vigorously to relieve soreness of muscle or joints
Nasal spray - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Have client sniff on
count of three for administration
Inhaler procedure - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ 1 - client in
sitting position
2 - wash hands and apply gloves
3 - remove mouthpiece
4 - determine if med needs to be shaken
5 - hold according to manufacturer instructions
6 - instruct patient to exhale and then breathe in
deeply as med is administered
7 - instruct to hold breath as long as possible
8 - rinse mouth for taste and prevent thrush
9 - clean mouthpiece
Transdermal patch - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Impregnated
with medication which releases a continuous and
controlled dosage over time
