QMAP Adverse Reactions and Side Effects 2

Question 1

A resident begins vomiting and reports nausea shortly after receiving a new oral medication. What is the QMAP's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Withhold future doses and document and report the reaction to the nurse

Answer

Vomiting after medication administration is an adverse reaction that must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse before further doses are given.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a side effect versus an adverse reaction?

Accepted Answer

Side effects are predictable and generally mild; adverse reactions are unintended and potentially harmful

Answer

Side effects are predictable, often mild responses to a drug, while adverse reactions are unintended and can be harmful or dangerous.

Question 3

A resident taking digoxin reports seeing yellow-green halos around lights and feeling nauseated. What should the QMAP do?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the medication and immediately notify the nurse, as these are signs of digoxin toxicity

Answer

Visual disturbances and nausea are classic signs of digoxin toxicity and require immediate withholding of the dose and nurse notification.

Question 4

Which skin reaction associated with sulfonamide antibiotics can be life-threatening and should be reported immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stevens-Johnson syndrome presenting as blistering skin lesions and mucosal involvement

Answer

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but life-threatening skin reaction to sulfonamides involving widespread blistering and mucosal damage.

Question 5

A resident on blood thinners has unusual bruising and bleeding gums. The QMAP should:

Accepted Answer

Document and report these signs to the nurse as potential signs of excessive anticoagulation

Answer

Unusual bruising and bleeding gums in a resident on anticoagulants suggest excessive anticoagulation and must be reported to the nurse promptly.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Adverse Reactions and Side Effects 2