QMAP Medication Administration Routes

Question 1

A QMAP is reviewing a new medication order. Which of the following administration routes is within their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Transdermal patch

Answer

Intravenous (IV) injection

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Subcutaneous injection

Answer

Intramuscular injection

Question 2

A resident has a physician's order for 'Loratadine 10mg PO daily'. How should the QMAP administer this medication?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the resident to swallow the tablet with a glass of water

Answer

Place the tablet under the resident's tongue to dissolve

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Apply the medication as a cream to the resident's skin

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Have the resident inhale the medication from an inhaler

Question 3

Which of the following is an administration route that a QMAP is strictly prohibited from performing?

Accepted Answer

Administering medication via an insulin pen injection

Answer

Instilling otic (ear) drops

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Applying a medicated lotion to the skin

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Giving a rectal suppository

Question 4

A resident is prescribed eye drops for glaucoma. When administering the medication, the QMAP should instill the drops into which specific location?

Accepted Answer

The conjunctival sac of the lower eyelid

Answer

Directly onto the center of the cornea

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The inner corner of the eye near the nose

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The upper eyelid while it is closed

Question 5

A physician's order requires a medication to be administered 'sublingually'. What is the correct action for the QMAP to take?

Accepted Answer

Place the medication under the resident's tongue and allow it to dissolve

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Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce

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Ensure the resident swallows the medication whole with juice

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Insert the medication into the rectum

Question 6

All of the following are approved medication administration routes for a QMAP EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Medication administered through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube)

Answer

Oral tablets and liquids

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Nasal sprays

Answer

Vaginal creams