Map Knowledge Actual Exam Questions
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MAP Consultant # - ANSWER The person to call when:
-An occurrence (error) is made when administering med
-Med received from pharmacy seems different from HCP order
-I notice medication is different in color, size, shape, and/or markings from the last
time it was obtained
-I am not able to administer med based on the strength of med received from pharm
Prescribing HCP - ANSWER The person to call when (*a pt screws up/is affected):
-Med is refused
-Med is not available from pharm
-There are no refills left
-A med parameter for notification has been met
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
-An order is missing the pt's name, dose, med, frequency, route, or date and the ____
signature
-Allergic reaction, sick/side effect
My Supervisor - ANSWER The person to call when:
-There is a math error in Countable Controlled Substance
Book -The shift count pages in a Count Book are almost full -
The Count Book binding is loose
-A med seems to be tampered with
,-The med is low and I am unsure if a refill has been ordered
-I cannot locate a med to administer
Medication Progress Note - ANSWER Note that includes date, time, medication,
dose, given/not given/refused, reason (for giving/not giving), results and/or
response, and staff signature.
Documenting - ANSWER Process that tells a story from start to finish. Guidelines: use
ink, write clearly and in complete sentences. include: date, time, full name.
Documenting an Error - ANSWER 1. Draw a single line through the mistake (can circle as
well)
2. Write "error"
3. Write initials
4. Write what you meant to write
DO NOT: scribble, mark over, erase, use white out
Brand Name Medication - ANSWER Medication created and made by a specific
pharmaceutical company, which they named.
Generic Medication - ANSWER Medication known by the chemical name and
manufactured by many different pharmaceutical companies (less expensive).
IC - ANSWER Abbreviation for 'interchange,' which means the generic name
medication was supplied in place of the brand name medication.
, Controlled (Schedule VI) Medication - ANSWER Medication that requires a prescription,
written by HCP, in order to obtain the med from pharm. Requires: HCP order, labeled and
packaged by pharm, secured in locked area, tracked (using Med Ordering/Receiving Log,
Med Sheet, Transfer Document, DPH Disposal Record); not counted.
E.g. Antibiotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics
Countable Controlled Medication (Schedule II-V) - ANSWER Medications that require a
prescription, written by HCP, in order to obtain med from a pharmacy. Requirements
include: HCP order, labeled and packaged by pharm in tamper resistant package with
an identifier, secured in double locked area, tracked (using Med Ordering/Receiving
log, Count Book, Med Sheet, Transfer Document, DPH Disposal Record), counted every
time med storage keys change hands.
On these meds, pharm will add an 'identifier' on the package such as a 'C', and
Rx number that starts with a 'C,' an 'N,' or the package itself may be color coded.
Sometimes called narcotics; e.g. prescription pain relievers, anti-anxiety medication.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication - ANSWER Med that may be purchased from a
pharmacy without a prescription from HCP; however, MAP requires that all these
meds be labeled by the pharmacy, which means that HCP must write a prescription.
Requirements include: HCP order, packaged by pharm, labeled by pharm, secured in
locked area, tracked using Med Ordering/Receiving log, Med Sheet, Transfer
Document).
E.g. nonprescription pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil), allergy medication (Benadryl).
Dietary Supplements - ANSWER Products that contain dietary ingredients such as vitamins,
minerals, herbs, or other substances. May be purchased from a pharmacy without a
prescription from HCP; however, MAP requires that all these meds be labeled
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MAP Consultant # - ANSWER The person to call when:
-An occurrence (error) is made when administering med
-Med received from pharmacy seems different from HCP order
-I notice medication is different in color, size, shape, and/or markings from the last
time it was obtained
-I am not able to administer med based on the strength of med received from pharm
Prescribing HCP - ANSWER The person to call when (*a pt screws up/is affected):
-Med is refused
-Med is not available from pharm
-There are no refills left
-A med parameter for notification has been met
-MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call
-An order is missing the pt's name, dose, med, frequency, route, or date and the ____
signature
-Allergic reaction, sick/side effect
My Supervisor - ANSWER The person to call when:
-There is a math error in Countable Controlled Substance
Book -The shift count pages in a Count Book are almost full -
The Count Book binding is loose
-A med seems to be tampered with
,-The med is low and I am unsure if a refill has been ordered
-I cannot locate a med to administer
Medication Progress Note - ANSWER Note that includes date, time, medication,
dose, given/not given/refused, reason (for giving/not giving), results and/or
response, and staff signature.
Documenting - ANSWER Process that tells a story from start to finish. Guidelines: use
ink, write clearly and in complete sentences. include: date, time, full name.
Documenting an Error - ANSWER 1. Draw a single line through the mistake (can circle as
well)
2. Write "error"
3. Write initials
4. Write what you meant to write
DO NOT: scribble, mark over, erase, use white out
Brand Name Medication - ANSWER Medication created and made by a specific
pharmaceutical company, which they named.
Generic Medication - ANSWER Medication known by the chemical name and
manufactured by many different pharmaceutical companies (less expensive).
IC - ANSWER Abbreviation for 'interchange,' which means the generic name
medication was supplied in place of the brand name medication.
, Controlled (Schedule VI) Medication - ANSWER Medication that requires a prescription,
written by HCP, in order to obtain the med from pharm. Requires: HCP order, labeled and
packaged by pharm, secured in locked area, tracked (using Med Ordering/Receiving Log,
Med Sheet, Transfer Document, DPH Disposal Record); not counted.
E.g. Antibiotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics
Countable Controlled Medication (Schedule II-V) - ANSWER Medications that require a
prescription, written by HCP, in order to obtain med from a pharmacy. Requirements
include: HCP order, labeled and packaged by pharm in tamper resistant package with
an identifier, secured in double locked area, tracked (using Med Ordering/Receiving
log, Count Book, Med Sheet, Transfer Document, DPH Disposal Record), counted every
time med storage keys change hands.
On these meds, pharm will add an 'identifier' on the package such as a 'C', and
Rx number that starts with a 'C,' an 'N,' or the package itself may be color coded.
Sometimes called narcotics; e.g. prescription pain relievers, anti-anxiety medication.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication - ANSWER Med that may be purchased from a
pharmacy without a prescription from HCP; however, MAP requires that all these
meds be labeled by the pharmacy, which means that HCP must write a prescription.
Requirements include: HCP order, packaged by pharm, labeled by pharm, secured in
locked area, tracked using Med Ordering/Receiving log, Med Sheet, Transfer
Document).
E.g. nonprescription pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil), allergy medication (Benadryl).
Dietary Supplements - ANSWER Products that contain dietary ingredients such as vitamins,
minerals, herbs, or other substances. May be purchased from a pharmacy without a
prescription from HCP; however, MAP requires that all these meds be labeled
