The Massachusetts Medication Administration
Program (MAP) questions with correct answers
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the Correct Answer-strength
An Rx number appears on the Correct Answer-pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the Correct
Answer-med sheet to see if the med was given but not subtracted from
the count
The HCP write a new order to increase the dose from 100mg to 200mg
daily. The pharmacy label directions on the existing supply of
medication no longer agrees with the new HCP order. After verifying
with a pharmacist, you should Correct Answer-apply a 'directions
change' sticker near the label directions to alert staff that the label
directions have changed
**When writing a progress note, be sure to Correct Answer-write full
sentences
A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must
Correct Answer-report this to the Health Care Provider
,The HCP wrote an order for 0.5mg of a medication. The pharmacy
delivered 1mg tablets. Other certified staff have been cutting them in
half. You should Correct Answer-call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those
you support because Correct Answer-small changes and medication
interactions may be missed
Support the people at your work location by Correct Answer-
encouraging their independence
Tom and Bob each take two medications. Sam takes four medications.
Joe takes six medications. The person most likely to experience a
medication interaction is Correct Answer-Joe
A person tell you they have a headache. They do not have a PRN
medication order for a headache. To obtain an order, you must contact
the Correct Answer-HCP
To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must
Correct Answer-compare the label with the health care provider order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a Correct Answer-medication administration sheet
A medication stop date will be the date Correct Answer-the medication
is last administered
, Harry's supply of medication is low. You should Correct Answer-order a
refill from the pharmacy
Helen takes a medication every day at 4:00 PM. Today her bus was
delayed and she arrives home at 5:30 PM. Your first action is to Correct
Answer-call your MAP consultant
You observe Helen, a person you support, shaking her head
continuously, something she does not usually do. An objective report of
what you saw would be: Helen Correct Answer-was shaking her head,
which she does not usually do
MAP Certified staff should encourage a person to participate in their
visit with a health care provider by Correct Answer-supporting the
person to ask questions about their medications
**Over-the-counter medications always Correct Answer-need an order
from a health care provider or are considered countable substances
**If the HCP orders Clozaril 50mg and the pharmacy delivers 100mg
tablets, you should Correct Answer-contact the pharmacy or destroy the
medication according to policy
When administering a medication, all the information you have must
agree between the Correct Answer-HCP order, pharmacy label and
medication sheet
Program (MAP) questions with correct answers
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the Correct Answer-strength
An Rx number appears on the Correct Answer-pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the Correct
Answer-med sheet to see if the med was given but not subtracted from
the count
The HCP write a new order to increase the dose from 100mg to 200mg
daily. The pharmacy label directions on the existing supply of
medication no longer agrees with the new HCP order. After verifying
with a pharmacist, you should Correct Answer-apply a 'directions
change' sticker near the label directions to alert staff that the label
directions have changed
**When writing a progress note, be sure to Correct Answer-write full
sentences
A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must
Correct Answer-report this to the Health Care Provider
,The HCP wrote an order for 0.5mg of a medication. The pharmacy
delivered 1mg tablets. Other certified staff have been cutting them in
half. You should Correct Answer-call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those
you support because Correct Answer-small changes and medication
interactions may be missed
Support the people at your work location by Correct Answer-
encouraging their independence
Tom and Bob each take two medications. Sam takes four medications.
Joe takes six medications. The person most likely to experience a
medication interaction is Correct Answer-Joe
A person tell you they have a headache. They do not have a PRN
medication order for a headache. To obtain an order, you must contact
the Correct Answer-HCP
To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must
Correct Answer-compare the label with the health care provider order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a Correct Answer-medication administration sheet
A medication stop date will be the date Correct Answer-the medication
is last administered
, Harry's supply of medication is low. You should Correct Answer-order a
refill from the pharmacy
Helen takes a medication every day at 4:00 PM. Today her bus was
delayed and she arrives home at 5:30 PM. Your first action is to Correct
Answer-call your MAP consultant
You observe Helen, a person you support, shaking her head
continuously, something she does not usually do. An objective report of
what you saw would be: Helen Correct Answer-was shaking her head,
which she does not usually do
MAP Certified staff should encourage a person to participate in their
visit with a health care provider by Correct Answer-supporting the
person to ask questions about their medications
**Over-the-counter medications always Correct Answer-need an order
from a health care provider or are considered countable substances
**If the HCP orders Clozaril 50mg and the pharmacy delivers 100mg
tablets, you should Correct Answer-contact the pharmacy or destroy the
medication according to policy
When administering a medication, all the information you have must
agree between the Correct Answer-HCP order, pharmacy label and
medication sheet
