FREE QMAP Medication Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does "PRN" stand for in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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By mouth

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Qualified

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Before bedtime

Question 2

What does the term "Gel Cap" typically refer to in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule

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Getting into the bloodstream

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Liquid preparation, alcohol-based

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Liquid preparation that is water-based with a powdered medication.

Question 3

What does "NKDA" indicate in a patient's medical record?

Accepted Answer

No Known Drug Allergies

Answer

Gelatin Capsule With Powder

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Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

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None of the above.

Question 4

What are the 2 main categories of Medication:

Accepted Answer

Prescribed and Over the Counter

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Liquid and Solid

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Brand-name and Generic

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Injectable and Oral

Question 5

In medication administration, what does "AC" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Before meals

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After meals

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Over the counter

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In the ears

Question 6

What are Spansules commonly used for in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Gelatin capsule filled with medicated small balls- time released

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Gelatin capsule with powder. NO CRUSH

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Breaking substances down chemically changes substances

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Fine spray application for inhalation

Question 7

What is a “suspension” in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Liquid preparation that is water-based with a powdered medication. SHAKEN

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Liquid medication in thick gelatin capsule

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Liquid preparation, alcohol-based.

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Liquid preparation. Sugar/starch-based.

Question 8

In medication administration, what does “PC" stand for?

Accepted Answer

After meals

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By mouth

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Everyday

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Before meals

Question 9

What are aerosols commonly used for in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Fine spray application for inhalation

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Liquid application to the skin

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Oral ingestion of tablets

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Intravenous injection into the bloodstream

Question 10

Where would you administer medication that is labeled "ophthalmic"?

Accepted Answer

In the eyes

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In the ears

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In the nose

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In the mouth