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THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM 2026\2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the - CORRECT ANSWER - strength
An Rx number appears on the - CORRECT ANSWER - pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - apply a 'directions change' sticker
near the label directions to alert staff that the label directions have changed
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**When writing a progress note, be sure to - CORRECT ANSWER - write
full sentences
A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those you
support because - CORRECT ANSWER - small changes and medication
interactions may be missed
Support the people at your work location by -CORRECT - encouraging their
independence ANSWER
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Joe
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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
- CORRECT ANSWER - HCP
To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - compare the label with the health care provider
order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a - CORRECT ANSWER - medication administration
sheet
A medication stop date will be the date - CORRECT ANSWER - the
medication is last administered
Harry's supply of medication is low. You should - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -CORRECT
- call your MAP consultant ANSWER
THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM 2026\2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The amount of medication contained within each tablet, capsule or mL is
called the - CORRECT ANSWER - strength
An Rx number appears on the - CORRECT ANSWER - pharmacy label
**One way to resolve a count discrepancy is by checking the - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - apply a 'directions change' sticker
near the label directions to alert staff that the label directions have changed
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**When writing a progress note, be sure to - CORRECT ANSWER - write
full sentences
A person has trouble swallowing tablets. To assist the person, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - call your MAP Consultant
**It is important to report any physical or behavioral changes in those you
support because - CORRECT ANSWER - small changes and medication
interactions may be missed
Support the people at your work location by -CORRECT - encouraging their
independence ANSWER
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Joe
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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
- CORRECT ANSWER - HCP
To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication, you must -
CORRECT ANSWER - compare the label with the health care provider
order
The administration of all prescription and over the counter medications
must be recorded on a - CORRECT ANSWER - medication administration
sheet
A medication stop date will be the date - CORRECT ANSWER - the
medication is last administered
Harry's supply of medication is low. You should - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 -CORRECT
- call your MAP consultant ANSWER
