MAP CERTIFICATION TEST REAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
what do you do with information for an HCP telephone order? - document order wordfor-
word on telephone order form, read it back, transcribe the order, and provide pharmacy
contact info
what does exhausting a current supply of medicaiton mean? - if there is a change to
dose or frequency of medication, it is acceptable to use up the current supply of
medication until new prescription is filled, as long as that is approved by the pharmacist
what are the ways in which an HCP can provide a prescription to a pharmacy? -
electronic, telephone, paper
what should you do if a medication is different in color, shape, size, or markings from
the last time it was filled? - contact MAP consultant before administering
what should you do if the pharmacy will not allow the correct dose to be administered? -
return the medication to the pharmacy and obtain the correct strength
what details must be included in PRN medication order? - specific target signs and
symptoms for use, measurable objective criteria if needed, frequency, and parameters
for use
how do you document administering a PRN? - in medication box, write initials and time
administered (under correct date) and use a box based on time of administration.
additionally, you must write a corresponding medication progress note
what are the 5 rights of medication administration? - right person, right medication, right
dose, right time, right route
when are acceptable medication sheet codes used? - when a medication is
administered at a location other than the home, the person is learning to self-administer
their medication, or the person was not present during medication administration time
in what scenario does a specific time not need to be written for a medication? - if it is a
PRN
, what are the steps for discontinuing a medication? - cross out all open boxes on the
medication sheet, draw a diagonal line through the left side and add DC date and
initials, draw a diagonal line through the right side and add DC date and initials
what are the steps to complete when an HCP order is received? - transcribe order onto
med sheet, post (documentation of the staff who completed the transcription), and verify
(review of the transcription by a second staff member)
why is posting and verifying necessary? - to ensure all medication orders are
transcribed accurately so that medication is administered as ordered
what do you do if an HCP order says "no new orders" or "no medication changes"? - still
post and verify the order
what do you do if two certified/licensed staff are not available when the medication is
due to be administered? - first staff completes the transcription and posts the HCP
order, the next staff on duty must verify the order
when should you request a medication refill? - when there is no less than a seven-day
supply of medication remaining
what should you do when the last refill of a medication is obtained? - contact the HCP
and request a new prescription
how must countable medication be stored? - double key locked in tamper resistant
packaging
when and why do you complete an accuracy check? - prior to the first medication
administration of the new month, two staff (ideally together) will check the new months
med sheets for accuracy and to ensure all ongoing transcriptions were copied onto the
new sheet
how to do you receive telephone orders? how are they different than written HCP
orders? - orders are posted and verified when the order is initially obtained and again
after the HCP as signed the order
what are the three principles of medication administration? - mindfulness, supporting
abilities, communication
who may act as a MAP consultant? - a registered nurse, registered pharmacist, and an
HCP who is an authorized prescriber
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
what do you do with information for an HCP telephone order? - document order wordfor-
word on telephone order form, read it back, transcribe the order, and provide pharmacy
contact info
what does exhausting a current supply of medicaiton mean? - if there is a change to
dose or frequency of medication, it is acceptable to use up the current supply of
medication until new prescription is filled, as long as that is approved by the pharmacist
what are the ways in which an HCP can provide a prescription to a pharmacy? -
electronic, telephone, paper
what should you do if a medication is different in color, shape, size, or markings from
the last time it was filled? - contact MAP consultant before administering
what should you do if the pharmacy will not allow the correct dose to be administered? -
return the medication to the pharmacy and obtain the correct strength
what details must be included in PRN medication order? - specific target signs and
symptoms for use, measurable objective criteria if needed, frequency, and parameters
for use
how do you document administering a PRN? - in medication box, write initials and time
administered (under correct date) and use a box based on time of administration.
additionally, you must write a corresponding medication progress note
what are the 5 rights of medication administration? - right person, right medication, right
dose, right time, right route
when are acceptable medication sheet codes used? - when a medication is
administered at a location other than the home, the person is learning to self-administer
their medication, or the person was not present during medication administration time
in what scenario does a specific time not need to be written for a medication? - if it is a
PRN
, what are the steps for discontinuing a medication? - cross out all open boxes on the
medication sheet, draw a diagonal line through the left side and add DC date and
initials, draw a diagonal line through the right side and add DC date and initials
what are the steps to complete when an HCP order is received? - transcribe order onto
med sheet, post (documentation of the staff who completed the transcription), and verify
(review of the transcription by a second staff member)
why is posting and verifying necessary? - to ensure all medication orders are
transcribed accurately so that medication is administered as ordered
what do you do if an HCP order says "no new orders" or "no medication changes"? - still
post and verify the order
what do you do if two certified/licensed staff are not available when the medication is
due to be administered? - first staff completes the transcription and posts the HCP
order, the next staff on duty must verify the order
when should you request a medication refill? - when there is no less than a seven-day
supply of medication remaining
what should you do when the last refill of a medication is obtained? - contact the HCP
and request a new prescription
how must countable medication be stored? - double key locked in tamper resistant
packaging
when and why do you complete an accuracy check? - prior to the first medication
administration of the new month, two staff (ideally together) will check the new months
med sheets for accuracy and to ensure all ongoing transcriptions were copied onto the
new sheet
how to do you receive telephone orders? how are they different than written HCP
orders? - orders are posted and verified when the order is initially obtained and again
after the HCP as signed the order
what are the three principles of medication administration? - mindfulness, supporting
abilities, communication
who may act as a MAP consultant? - a registered nurse, registered pharmacist, and an
HCP who is an authorized prescriber
