AMAP AMAP Medication Administration Techniques

Question 1

Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream for the fastest effect?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

Oral

Answer

Topical

Answer

Sublingual

Question 2

When administering an oral liquid medication, the AMAP should measure the dose at which eye level?

Accepted Answer

Eye level with the meniscus

Answer

Above the meniscus

Answer

Below the meniscus

Answer

At any angle for convenience

Question 3

A sublingual medication should be placed:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Between cheek and gum

Answer

On top of the tongue

Answer

Swallowed with water

Question 4

When applying a transdermal patch, the AMAP should first:

Accepted Answer

Remove the old patch and clean the skin

Answer

Apply the new patch over the old one

Answer

Cut the patch to adjust the dose

Answer

Wet the skin before applying

Question 5

Which technique should an AMAP use to prevent aspiration when administering oral medication to a patient with swallowing difficulty?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient upright at 90 degrees

Answer

Have the patient lie flat

Answer

Crush all medications without checking

Answer

Rush the administration to minimize discomfort

Question 6

An AMAP should check the 'six rights' of medication administration. Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights?

Accepted Answer

Right color

Answer

Right patient

Answer

Right dose

Answer

Right route