Medication Storage & Handling Flashcards
7 cards from real MAP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Medication Storage & Handling flashcards as text
What does a medication's expiration date represent?
Answer: The date through which the manufacturer guarantees full potency and safety
The expiration date is the manufacturer's guarantee that the medication maintains its labeled potency and safety when stored under recommended conditions up to that date.
How must controlled substances be stored in a residential care facility to meet regulatory requirements?
Answer: In a double-locked, separately secured cabinet
Federal and state regulations require controlled substances to be stored in a double-locked, separately secured cabinet to prevent diversion and unauthorized access.
Which is the MOST appropriate method for disposing of unused medications in a licensed care facility?
Answer: Follow facility policy and applicable state/federal guidelines, which may include DEA take-back programs
Medication disposal must comply with facility policy and federal/state regulations; DEA-authorized take-back programs or approved disposal kits are commonly required methods.
A medication label reads 'expires 08/2026.' What is the LAST day this medication may be administered?
Answer: August 31, 2026
When only a month and year are listed, the medication is considered valid through the last day of that month, which is August 31, 2026.
What should be done with medications discovered to have passed their expiration date?
Answer: Remove from active stock and dispose of per facility policy
Expired medications must be promptly removed from active medication stock and disposed of per facility policy to prevent accidental administration of potentially ineffective or harmful medications.
When must a caregiver document the removal of a controlled substance from storage?
Answer: Immediately at the time of removal, before administration
Controlled substances must be documented immediately upon removal from storage to maintain an accurate running count and prevent opportunities for diversion.
Which information must be recorded in a controlled substance administration log?
Answer: Medication name, dose, time, resident name, count before and after removal, and caregiver signature
A complete controlled substance log must capture medication name, dose, time, resident name, pre- and post-removal count, and the administering caregiver's signature to ensure full accountability.