AMAP AMAP Medication Administration Techniques 2

Question 1

When administering eye drops, the AMAP should instill the drop into which part of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Lower conjunctival sac

Answer

Directly onto the cornea

Answer

Inner canthus

Answer

Upper eyelid

Question 2

After administering ear drops, the patient should remain in which position for how long?

Accepted Answer

On their side with the treated ear up for 2–5 minutes

Answer

Sitting upright immediately

Answer

Head tilted back for 10 minutes

Answer

Standing to allow drainage

Question 3

Which action is correct when applying topical ointment to a wound?

Accepted Answer

Use a clean applicator or gloved hand for each application

Answer

Reuse the same applicator for multiple patients

Answer

Apply directly from the tube to the wound

Answer

Rub vigorously to ensure absorption

Question 4

When administering a buccal medication, where should it be placed?

Accepted Answer

Between the cheek and gum

Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

On the back of the tongue

Answer

Dissolved in water first

Question 5

The AMAP is giving a patient an inhaled medication via MDI (metered-dose inhaler). What should the patient do immediately after inhaling?

Accepted Answer

Hold breath for 10 seconds

Answer

Exhale forcefully

Answer

Inhale again immediately

Answer

Rinse mouth before holding breath

Question 6

When crushing a tablet for a patient who cannot swallow, the AMAP must FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Verify the medication is approved for crushing

Answer

Crush it regardless and mix with food

Answer

Ask the patient if they want it crushed

Answer

Double the dose to compensate for loss