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

QMAPs are trained and authorized to apply transdermal patches, which is a form of topical medication administration. QMAPs are explicitly prohibited from administering any form of injection (IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular), as this is outside their scope of practice.

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

The medical abbreviation 'PO' stands for 'per os,' which means 'by mouth.' Therefore, the medication should be swallowed. Placing it under the tongue (sublingual), applying it to the skin (topical), or inhaling it would be incorrect routes of administration.

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

The QMAP scope of practice explicitly forbids administering medications via injection, which includes insulin pens. The other routes listed—otic, topical, and rectal insertion—are all within the standard duties of a QMAP.

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

The correct and safe procedure for administering eye drops is to gently pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket, known as the conjunctival sac, and instill the prescribed number of drops there. This prevents injury to the cornea and allows the medication to be distributed effectively across the eye.

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

Answer

The term 'sublingual' (often abbreviated as SL) directs the medication to be placed under the tongue. This route allows for rapid absorption of the medication into the bloodstream and should not be swallowed, crushed, or administered via any other route.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Medication Administration Routes