Working at MAP Registered Program

Question 1

What is a MAP consultant?

Answer 1

Valuable medication information resources that include:

Registered Nurses

Registered Pharmacists

Health Care Providers (HCP) that are authorized prescribers

Question 2

What is a authorized prescriber?

Answer 2

Someone who is registered with the state of Massachusetts to prescribe medication
Example: HCPs, doctors, dentists, and nurse practitioners

Question 3

When should you contact a MAP consultant?

Answer 3

•too much or too little of a medication was administered

•the medication was omitted (not given)

•the HCP order, pharmacy label or medication sheet do not agree

Question 4

What are the principles of medication administration?

Answer 4

•Mindfulness

•Supporting abilities

•Communication

Question 5

What are two important responsibilities in regards to the people you support?

Answer 5

Watching and reporting changes

Question 6

In relation to medication administration, what do people have the right to?

Answer 6

know what their medications are and the reasons they are taken

know the risks associated with taking the medication

know the benefits associated with taking the medication

refuse medication

be given medication only as ordered by the HCP

Question 7

What do you do if a person refuses their medication?

Answer 7

Ask them why then report to HCP and supervisor.

Question 8

Who should you contact for health related issues, concerns, or questions?

Answer 8

HCP

Question 9

Everyone has the right to be treated with …

Answer 9

Dignity and respect

Question 10

MAP consultants are available…

Answer 10

24/7