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4 examples of a MAP Consultant - ANSWER 1) a registered nurse 2) a
registered pharmacist 3) a health care provider 4) an authorized prescriber
An authorized prescriber is - ANSWER someone who is registered in the state
of MA to prescribe medication
3 examples of authorized prescribers: - ANSWER 1) HCP 2) doctor 3) dentist 4)
nurse practitioner
3 examples of when you need to contact a MAP consultant - ANSWER 1) too
much or too little of a medication was given 2) the medication was omitted (not
given) 3) the HCP order, pharmacy label, or medication sheet do not agree
Two of your most important responsibilities are: - ANSWER watching for and
reporting changes in the people you support
A "change" may be: - ANSWER physical or behavioral
Name the three Principles of Medication Administration: - ANSWER
Mindfulness, Supporting abilities, Communication
Mindfulness includes: - ANSWER 1) remaining alert and focused 2) never
allowing medication administration to become routine
, Supporting abilities means: - ANSWER helping the person to function as
independently as possible, and encouraging a person to participate fully in the
medication administration process based on their abilities
Communication includes: - ANSWER 1) reading the HCP order, pharmacy label,
and medication sheet, and making sure they match
2) listening, documenting, body language, facial expression, tone of voice
In relation to medication administration, people have the right to: - ANSWER -
know what their medications are and the reasons they are taken
- know the risks associated with taking the medication
- know the benefits associated with taking the medication
-refuse medication
- be given medication only as ordered by HCP
If a person refuses medication, the first thing you should do is: - ANSWER ask
why they do not want to take it and report that information to the prescribing HCP
and your supervisor
Contact a person's HCP for: - ANSWER health-related issues, concerns or
questions
your supervisor must be informed anytime that: - ANSWER the MAP
consultant has been contacted