Optional — but encouraged to build your confidence

QMAP Homework Assignment

📋 This homework is optional, but highly encouraged! Completing it will help you feel more confident in your skills before the Virtual Testing Class. You may print this page or write your answers on paper. Contact kathy@anchorcareconsulting.com with questions.

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Section I — Match the Medication Route with Its Definition

	Oral
	Rectal
	Ophthalmic
	Nasal
	Otic
	Sublingual
	Inhaled
	Topical
	Vaginal
	Transdermal

A. In the vagina
B. In the nose
C. In the ears
D. In the rectum
E. Under the tongue
F. Patch on the skin
G. In the eyes
H. On the surface of the skin
I. In the mouth and swallowed
J. In the lungs

Section II — Label Each as A = Adverse Effect or S = Side Effect

	Nausea
	Respiratory Failure
	Constipation
	Diarrhea
	Cardiac Arrest
	Dry Mouth
	Vomiting
	Death
	Rash

Section III — Match the Abbreviation with Its Definition

PRN

BID

QID

TBSP

oz.

gtts

A. Times
B. By mouth
C. Enteric coated
D. Every day
E. Discontinue
F. Two times daily
G. Tablespoon
H. As needed
I. Left eye
J. Four times daily
K. Ounce
L. Drop
M. Sublingual
N. At bedtime

Section IV — Circle the Correct Answer

To ensure you are administering the right medication, you must:

A. Compare the Physician's written order to the client B. Compare the Medication record to the client C. Compare the Pharmacy label to the client D. All of the above

Section V — Match the Situation with the Appropriate Error Category

	Glenn told Bill his name was Rich. Bill gave Glenn Rich's 5 pm medication.
	Ben put his nose drops in his eyes.
	Sue gave 3 TBSP Mylanta to Bob. The order reads give 30cc/mg.
	Jill gave Thorazine to Sam. The order was to give Thioridazine.
	Kyle gave Bill his 5 pm meds at 7 pm when he ate dinner because the label said to give with food.

A. Wrong medication
B. Wrong dosage
C. Wrong route
D. Wrong person
E. Wrong time

Section VI — Circle the Correct Answer

If the medication cannot be given or a person refuses the medication, the QMAP should:

A. Initial the appropriate box B. Circle the initials C. Provide an explanation on the back of the MAR D. All of the above

Section VII — Pharmacy Label Questions

Using the pharmacy label below, answer the following questions:

ABC Pharmacy

1234 Main Street                        April Jones, MD
Anytime, CO 12345
303-555-5555

Kay Evans                             Date filled: 2/1/09
Take 10 mg po tid                     Expiration date: 2/1/10
BuSpar 5 mg
RX# 25834
Refills: 2                                  Qty: 90

What is the dose of the medication?

What is the name of the medication?

What is the strength of the medication?

How often do you give this medication?

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