QMAP Dosage Calculation and Measurement

Question 1

A physician orders 0.5 grams of a medication for a resident. The medication is only available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the QMAP administer?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

0.5 tablets

Answer

4 tablets

Question 2

The Medication Administration Record (MAR) directs you to administer 15 mL of a liquid oral medication. Which of the following is the correct equivalent measurement to use?

Accepted Answer

1 tablespoon

Answer

1 teaspoon

Answer

2 tablespoons

Answer

1 ounce

Question 3

A resident has an order for a liquid medication with a dose of 300 mg. The medication's label states the strength is '100 mg per 5 mL'. How many milliliters (mL) should the QMAP pour?

Accepted Answer

15 mL

Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

20 mL

Question 4

When administering medications, the metric system is preferred over the household system primarily because it is:

Accepted Answer

A more standardized and accurate system

Answer

More familiar to residents

Answer

Easier to document with abbreviations

Answer

Required by all pharmacies

Question 5

A physician's order states to give a resident 1 ounce of a liquid medication. The medication cup is marked only in milliliters (mL). How many mL should the QMAP pour to administer the correct dose?

Accepted Answer

30 mL

Answer

15 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

50 mL

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct way to measure a liquid medication dose of 5 mL?

Accepted Answer

Use a calibrated oral syringe or medicine cup

Answer

Use a household teaspoon

Answer

Pour it into the cap of the bottle

Answer

Estimate half of a tablespoon