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THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the - solution - strength
An Rx number appears on the - solution - pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the - solution -
med sheet to see if the med was given but not subtracted from the count
The HCP write a new order to increase the dose from 100mg to 200mg
daily. The pharmacy label directions on the existing supply of medication
no longer agrees with the new HCP order. After verifying with a pharmacist,
you should - solution - apply a 'directions change' sticker near the label
directions to alert staff that the label directions have changed
**When writing a progress note, be sure to - solution - write full
sentences
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A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must -
solution - report this to the Health Care Provider
The HCP wrote an order for 0.5mg of a medication. The pharmacy
delivered 1mg tablets. Other certified staff have been cutting them in half.
You should - solution - call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those you
support because - solution - small changes and medication interactions
may be missed
Support the people at your work location by - solution - encouraging their
independence
Tom and Bob each take two medications. Sam takes four medications. Joe
takes six medications. The person most likely to experience a medication
interaction is - solution - Joe
A person tell you they have a headache. They do not have a PRN
medication order for a headache. To obtain an order, you must contact the
- solution - HCP
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To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must -
solution - compare the label with the health care provider order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a - solution - medication administration sheet
A medication stop date will be the date - solution - the medication is last
administered
Harry's supply of medication is low. You should - solution - order a refill
from the pharmacy
Helen takes a medication every day at 4:00 PM. Today her bus was
delayed and she arrives home at 5:30 PM. Your first action is to - solution
- call your MAP consultant
You observe Helen, a person you support, shaking her head continuously,
something she does not usually do. An objective report of what you saw
would be: Helen - solution - was shaking her head, which she does not
usually do
THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the - solution - strength
An Rx number appears on the - solution - pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the - solution -
med sheet to see if the med was given but not subtracted from the count
The HCP write a new order to increase the dose from 100mg to 200mg
daily. The pharmacy label directions on the existing supply of medication
no longer agrees with the new HCP order. After verifying with a pharmacist,
you should - solution - apply a 'directions change' sticker near the label
directions to alert staff that the label directions have changed
**When writing a progress note, be sure to - solution - write full
sentences
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A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must -
solution - report this to the Health Care Provider
The HCP wrote an order for 0.5mg of a medication. The pharmacy
delivered 1mg tablets. Other certified staff have been cutting them in half.
You should - solution - call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those you
support because - solution - small changes and medication interactions
may be missed
Support the people at your work location by - solution - encouraging their
independence
Tom and Bob each take two medications. Sam takes four medications. Joe
takes six medications. The person most likely to experience a medication
interaction is - solution - Joe
A person tell you they have a headache. They do not have a PRN
medication order for a headache. To obtain an order, you must contact the
- solution - HCP
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To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must -
solution - compare the label with the health care provider order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a - solution - medication administration sheet
A medication stop date will be the date - solution - the medication is last
administered
Harry's supply of medication is low. You should - solution - order a refill
from the pharmacy
Helen takes a medication every day at 4:00 PM. Today her bus was
delayed and she arrives home at 5:30 PM. Your first action is to - solution
- call your MAP consultant
You observe Helen, a person you support, shaking her head continuously,
something she does not usually do. An objective report of what you saw
would be: Helen - solution - was shaking her head, which she does not
usually do
