MAP Certification Test _Q&A
Question :what are the three principles of medication
administration?
Correct answer: mindfulness, supporting abilities,
communication
Question :who may act as a MAP consultant?
Correct answer: a registered nurse, registered pharmacist, and
an HCP who is an authorized prescriber
Question :what is the first thing you should do if a person
refuses to take their medication?
Correct answer: ask them why they do not want to take it,
then report that to the HCP and your supervisor
Question :How do you correct a documentation error?
Correct answer: draw a single line through the error, write
"error," and write your initials and document what you meant to write the first time
Question :what are some examples of an identifier for a
countable controlled medication?
Correct answer: C stamped, Rx number starting with a C or
N, or color coded packaging
Question :What type of supplement does not fall under MAP?
Correct answer: nutritional supplements
Question :What type of supplement does fall under MAP?
Correct answer: dietary supplements
Question :What factors may influence how someone responds
to a medication?
Correct answer: age, weight, gender, general health, medical
history, level of physical activity, and use of other medications
Question :How do you prepare someone for an HCP
appointment?
Correct answer: tell them date and time, what will happen,
follow any ordered instructions
Question :what should you make sure to bring to an HCP
appointment?
Correct answer: person's insurance card, copy of medication
list, HCP encounter/consult/order form
Question :what should you do during an HCP appointment
with a patient?
Correct answer: assist of needd and advocate, encourage
participation, and support abilities
Question :what do you do with information for an HCP
telephone order?
Correct answer: document order word-for-word on telephone
order form, read it back, transcribe the order, and provide pharmacy contact info
Question :what does exhausting a current supply of
medicaiton mean?
Correct answer: if there is a change to dose or frequency of
medication, it is acceptable to use up the current supply of medication until new prescription is filled, as long as that is approved by the pharmacist
Question :what are the ways in which an HCP can provide a
prescription to a pharmacy?
Correct answer: electronic, telephone, paper
Question :what should you do if a medication is different in
color, shape, size, or markings from the last time it was filled?
Correct answer: contact MAP consultant before administering
Question :what should you do if the pharmacy will not allow
the correct dose to be administered?
Correct answer: return the medication to the pharmacy and
obtain the correct strength