QMAP Medication Administration Routes 2

Question 1

Which route delivers medication through the skin into the bloodstream via a patch?

Accepted Answer

Transdermal

Answer

Topical

Answer

Sublingual

Answer

Intramuscular

Question 2

When administering eye drops, where should the drops be placed?

Accepted Answer

In the lower conjunctival sac

Answer

Directly on the cornea

Answer

On the upper eyelid

Answer

At the outer corner of the closed eye

Question 3

A resident has a rectal medication ordered. Which form would this most likely be?

Accepted Answer

Suppository

Answer

Capsule

Answer

Transdermal patch

Answer

Lozenge

Question 4

What is the primary difference between topical and systemic medication routes?

Accepted Answer

Topical acts locally at the application site; systemic delivers throughout the body via bloodstream

Answer

There is no difference

Answer

Topical is always safer

Answer

Systemic is only given by injection

Question 5

When administering a nasal spray, in which direction should the nozzle be pointed?

Accepted Answer

Toward the outer wall of the nostril, away from the septum

Answer

Straight up toward the top of the head

Answer

Toward the septum

Answer

Downward toward the floor of the nose

Question 6

A medication order says "apply to affected area BID." What does this tell the QMAP about the route?

Accepted Answer

It is a topical medication applied to a specific area twice daily

Answer

It is an oral medication

Answer

It is sublingual

Answer

It is a rectal medication