MAP CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/ MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM

MAP CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/ MASSACHUSETTS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM (MAP) EXAM Certain time reporting - ANSWER -communicating with others within a specific time frame. Ex. an HCP may require reporting a persons pulse before giving a medication if the pulse is outside the paramaters of the order. Immediate reporting - ANSWER -communicating with others instantly. Dangerous situations and medical emergencies require immediate reporting. Routine reporting - ANSWER -communicating with others on everyday matters. routine reporting is often done at the end of your shift and given to your supervisor or other staff. Adverse response or effect - ANSWER -unwanted or bad response to a medication Allergic reaction - ANSWER -abnormal response of the body's immune system to a medication. Desired effect - ANSWER -response or result expected from a medication No apparent desired effect - ANSWER -no response to a medication, lack of the response expected Paradoxical effect - ANSWER -response to a medication that's the opposite of what's expected Therapeutic effect - ANSWER -response or result expected from a medication, desired or beneficial effect Toxicity - ANSWER -condition where the body stores up more of a med than it can handle, may indicate dose is too high. Unwanted effect - ANSWER -unplanned and undesired response to a medication, including allergic reactions, side effects, paradoxical effects, etc. A MAP consultant must be a... - ANSWER -physician, registered nurse, or registered pharmacist who provides advice and technical assistance to certified staff members. Acute - ANSWER -illness that is sudden, brief, and severe Mindfulness - ANSWER -state of being attentive, careful, observant, always paying attention to details when giving meds Pharmacist - ANSWER -person skilled in preparing meds and having the license to do so, a druggist Health Care Provider HCP - ANSWER -person medically trained to care for sick people, can be a doctor, nurse practitioner, physicians assistant, or psychiatric nurse whose licensed to prescribe medications and treat the people you support. PRN - ANSWER -latin abbreviation for medications that you give as needed standarization - ANSWER -process of always following the same steps in administering medications topical - ANSWER -medication that you apply to a persons skin Two rights of the people you are giving medication to are... - ANSWER -1. Right to be free from too much medication 2. Right to know what meds they are taking and its risks/benefits Three principles to keep in mind when giving meds are... - ANSWER Mindfulness, maximizing capabilities, and comunication Cycle of Responsibility - ANSWER -1. Observe/watch for changes 2. Report changes 3. Support visits to HCP 4. Communicate with pharmacist 5. Record information 6. Store medication 7. Administer medication 8. Document the medication administration ORSCRSAD Only Red Starbursts Can Really Stop A Diet When you report information regarding medications, it is important to document the... - ANSWER -MAP consultants instructions (such as progress notes or consult forms) You must bring a completed health review checklist to all - ANSWER -PCP visits including the annual physical exam Anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER -very dangerous allergic reaction that can affect the whole body, causing difficulty breathing, hives, and changes in blood pressure. Can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Brand name medication - ANSWER -medication made by a specific pharmaceutical company What are the three crosschecks to do before administering medication? - ANSWER -1. Check 5 rights (HCP order to pharmacy label) 2. Check 5 rights (Pharmacy label to the med sheet) Prepare medication correctly, remove meds from container. 3. Check 5 rights (Pharmacy label to the med sheet