MAP CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
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 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)
, 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
what is the first thing you should do if a person refuses to take their medication? - ask
them why they do not want to take it, then report that to the HCP and your supervisor
How do you correct a documentation error? - draw a single line through the error, write
"error," and write your initials and document what you meant to write the first time
what are some examples of an identifier for a countable controlled medication? - C
stamped, Rx number starting with a C or N, or color coded packaging
What type of supplement does not fall under MAP? - nutritional supplements
What type of supplement does fall under MAP? - dietary supplements
What factors may influence how someone responds to a medication? - age, weight,
gender, general health, medical history, level of physical activity, and use of other
medications
How do you prepare someone for an HCP appointment? - tell them date and time, what
will happen, follow any ordered instructions
what should you make sure to bring to an HCP appointment? - person's insurance card,
copy of medication list, HCP encounter/consult/order form
what should you do during an HCP appointment with a patient? - assist of needd and
advocate, encourage participation, and support abilities
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
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 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)
, 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
what is the first thing you should do if a person refuses to take their medication? - ask
them why they do not want to take it, then report that to the HCP and your supervisor
How do you correct a documentation error? - draw a single line through the error, write
"error," and write your initials and document what you meant to write the first time
what are some examples of an identifier for a countable controlled medication? - C
stamped, Rx number starting with a C or N, or color coded packaging
What type of supplement does not fall under MAP? - nutritional supplements
What type of supplement does fall under MAP? - dietary supplements
What factors may influence how someone responds to a medication? - age, weight,
gender, general health, medical history, level of physical activity, and use of other
medications
How do you prepare someone for an HCP appointment? - tell them date and time, what
will happen, follow any ordered instructions
what should you make sure to bring to an HCP appointment? - person's insurance card,
copy of medication list, HCP encounter/consult/order form
what should you do during an HCP appointment with a patient? - assist of needd and
advocate, encourage participation, and support abilities
