ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/
MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM 2025/2026 (BRAND NEW!!)
Two important responsibilities to ensure a person will receive the best care possible are -
CORRECT ANSWER-observing and reporting
When you have a new health related concern regarding the people you support, you should call the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Health Care Provider
Once you become MAP Certified, you are responsible to keep track of the expiration date and know
that MAP Certification is only good for - CORRECT ANSWER-d. two years
An example of when to contact a MAP Consultant includes if too little medication was administered
or the - CORRECT ANSWER-. medication was omitted
A MAP Consultant is a valuable medication information resource. A MAP Consultant is a Health Care
Provider, a registered pharmacist and a - CORRECT ANSWER-a. registered nurse
An example of when you need to contact a MAP Consultant is when - CORRECT ANSWER-a
medication name differs between a HCP order and a pharmacy label
Your Supervisor must be informed anytime you contact the - CORRECT ANSWER-MAP
Consultant
In relation to medication administration, people have the right to - CORRECT ANSWER-know
the risks associated with taking a medication
MAP Consultants will help answer your questions about specific medication issues. If you have a
medication question at 4:00 am you should - CORRECT ANSWER-c. contact one immediately
,The principles of medication administration are mindfulness, supporting abilities and - CORRECT
ANSWER-communication
Reporting objective and subjective observations immediately decreases the chances - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. a health issue may become worse
When outgoing staff provide information to incoming staff, this is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. everyday reporting
A HCP uses the information reported by staff to determine the need for treatment and - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. medication
When physical and or behavioral changes are observed, the changes - CORRECT ANSWER-b. you
see must be reported immediately
If a person says to you, 'I have a headache', their statement is an example of a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER-b. subjective observation
Objective information reported includes, what you see, hear, feel, smell or - CORRECT ANSWER-
a. measure
If an error in documentation occurs, it is corrected by marking a single line through the error, writing
the word 'error' and - CORRECT ANSWER-a. your initials
When documenting, tell a story from beginning to end, use ink, write clearly and - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. in complete sentences
Observations includes information that is both subjective and - CORRECT ANSWER-objective
Communicating without delay as soon as possible after a change is observed is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. immediate reporting
, Medications are known by their brand name or - CORRECT ANSWER-b. generic name
A HCP order is required to administer all medications and - CORRECT ANSWER-b. dietary
supplements
To monitor a person for effects of a medication, you must read about each new medication before
administering, know how to contact medication information resources and learn about - CORRECT
ANSWER-d. the people you support
When you see the letters 'IC' printed on a pharmacy label you will know that - CORRECT
ANSWER-d. a generic medication was interchanged for the brand name ordered
Medication outcomes include no effect noted, side effect and - CORRECT ANSWER-d. desired
effect
To alert you to the level of secure storage required, on a blister package of a countable controlled
medication the pharmacy will include a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. identifier
The three categories of medications are controlled, countable controlled and - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. over-the-counter
Adverse responses are side effects that are - CORRECT ANSWER-b. severe
The category of medication requiring additional security in place due to the high risk of being stolen
and abused is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-c. countable controlled
You are responsible for learning about the medications you administer and knowing the -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. reason ordered
Basic information required for an emergency room visit includes the insurance information, HCP
form and - CORRECT ANSWER-b. the reason for the visit and the current medication list