AMAP Medication Administration Techniques Flashcards
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Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream for the fastest effect?
Answer: Intravenous (IV)
Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, producing the fastest therapeutic effect.
When administering an oral liquid medication, the AMAP should measure the dose at which eye level?
Answer: Eye level with the meniscus
Oral liquid medications must be measured at eye level with the bottom of the meniscus to ensure accurate dosing.
A sublingual medication should be placed:
Answer: Under the tongue
Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue where they dissolve and are absorbed through mucous membranes into the bloodstream.
When applying a transdermal patch, the AMAP should first:
Answer: Remove the old patch and clean the skin
Before applying a new transdermal patch, the old patch must be removed and the skin cleaned to prevent medication buildup and skin irritation.
Which technique should an AMAP use to prevent aspiration when administering oral medication to a patient with swallowing difficulty?
Answer: Position the patient upright at 90 degrees
Positioning the patient upright at 90 degrees uses gravity to aid swallowing and reduces the risk of aspiration.
An AMAP should check the 'six rights' of medication administration. Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights?
Answer: Right color
The six rights are: right patient, drug, dose, route, time, and documentation — medication color is not one of them.