AMAP AMAP Medication Administration Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When administering eye drops, the AMAP should instill the drop into which part of the eye?
- Lower conjunctival sac (Correct answer)
- Directly onto the cornea
- Inner canthus
- Upper eyelid
Correct answer: Lower conjunctival sac
Eye drops should be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac (lower eyelid pouch) to prevent corneal damage and ensure proper absorption.
Question 2: After administering ear drops, the patient should remain in which position for how long?
- On their side with the treated ear up for 2–5 minutes (Correct answer)
- Sitting upright immediately
- Head tilted back for 10 minutes
- Standing to allow drainage
Correct answer: On their side with the treated ear up for 2–5 minutes
Keeping the treated ear upward for 2–5 minutes allows the drops to flow down the ear canal and reach the affected area.
Question 3: Which action is correct when applying topical ointment to a wound?
- Use a clean applicator or gloved hand for each application (Correct answer)
- Reuse the same applicator for multiple patients
- Apply directly from the tube to the wound
- Rub vigorously to ensure absorption
Correct answer: Use a clean applicator or gloved hand for each application
Using a clean applicator or gloved hand for each application prevents cross-contamination and infection.
Question 4: When administering a buccal medication, where should it be placed?
- Between the cheek and gum (Correct answer)
- Under the tongue
- On the back of the tongue
- Dissolved in water first
Correct answer: Between the cheek and gum
Buccal medications are placed between the cheek and gum where they dissolve and absorb through the oral mucosa.
Question 5: The AMAP is giving a patient an inhaled medication via MDI (metered-dose inhaler). What should the patient do immediately after inhaling?
- Hold breath for 10 seconds (Correct answer)
- Exhale forcefully
- Inhale again immediately
- Rinse mouth before holding breath
Correct answer: Hold breath for 10 seconds
Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to deposit and absorb in the airways.
Question 6: When crushing a tablet for a patient who cannot swallow, the AMAP must FIRST:
- Verify the medication is approved for crushing (Correct answer)
- Crush it regardless and mix with food
- Ask the patient if they want it crushed
- Double the dose to compensate for loss
Correct answer: Verify the medication is approved for crushing
Not all tablets can be safely crushed; extended-release and enteric-coated medications must never be crushed without prescriber approval.
AMAP AMAP Medication Administration Techniques 2
When administering eye drops, the AMAP should instill the drop into which part of the eye?