Free MAP Certification Safe Administration Techniques & Dose Calculations Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary goal of dose calculation in medication administration?

Accepted Answer

To avoid underdosing or overdosing the patient

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To reduce nursing workload

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To minimize medication availability

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To expedite discharge

Question 2

Why is it important to double-check high-alert medications?

Accepted Answer

They have a greater potential for adverse effects

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They are often expired

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They are rarely used

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They do not need a prescription

Question 3

Which formula is commonly used for calculating oral liquid medication dosages?

Accepted Answer

D/H x Q

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D + H + Q

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D x H / Q

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H - D / Q

Question 4

What is the best way to ensure the correct patient receives the correct medication?

Accepted Answer

Use two patient identifiers

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Ask the patient for their favorite color

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Check the room number only

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Rely on verbal confirmation

Question 5

Which unit is commonly used when calculating pediatric doses?

Accepted Answer

mg/kg

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mg/cm

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ml/min

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g/l

Question 6

Why should you always check for allergies before administering medication?

Accepted Answer

To prevent adverse drug reactions

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To save time

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To avoid non-compliance

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To reduce cost

Question 7

Which route of administration requires sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Oral

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Topical

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Intramuscular

Question 8

What is the 'Six Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Checklist to ensure safe medication administration

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Six new medications to prescribe

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Guidelines for managing allergic reactions

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Rules for pharmacy labeling

Question 9

Which syringe size is best for administering 0.5 mL of medication?

Accepted Answer

1 mL

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5 mL

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10 mL

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20 mL