Harry's supply of medication is low. You should - Order a refill from the pharmacy
At the end of the shift, while counting the medications, you discover that the count is incorrect by
one tablet and there are no math mistakes. - You should document that the missing medication was
caused by staff on the previous shift
The best way to treat the people you support is to - encourage their independence
The HCP wrote an order for 0.5mg of a medication. The pharmacy delivered 1mg tablets that other
certified staff have been cutting in half. You should - call your MAP consultant
Over-the-counter medications always - need an order from a health care provider
You must wash your hands before - and after each medication administration
When a mistake in documentation is made while completing the medication count sheet you should
- draw a line through the error, write the correct information and include your initials
Daniel, Cathy and Esther all receive medication at 4pm - You should pour and administer each
person's medication individually
After taking a new medication for the first time a person tells you they are extremely dizzy and you
also observe they can no longer sit or stand. You should - call the emergency telephone number
The best time for counting countable substances is - every time the keys change hands
To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication you must - compare the label with the
medication information sheet
It is a MAP certified staff person's responsibility to: - learn about a new medication before
administering it