MAP Medication Storage & Handling 2

Question 1

What does a medication's expiration date represent?

Accepted Answer

The date through which the manufacturer guarantees full potency and safety

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The date after which the medication becomes immediately toxic

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The date when the medication must automatically be discarded by law

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The date the prescription was originally filled by the pharmacy

Question 2

How must controlled substances be stored in a residential care facility to meet regulatory requirements?

Accepted Answer

In a double-locked, separately secured cabinet

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In the same locked cabinet as all other medications

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In a refrigerator secured with a simple padlock

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In the medication room without a lock while staff are on duty

Question 3

Which is the MOST appropriate method for disposing of unused medications in a licensed care facility?

Accepted Answer

Follow facility policy and applicable state/federal guidelines, which may include DEA take-back programs

Answer

Flush all medications down the toilet immediately

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Crush them and place in the regular trash without documentation

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Give them to another resident with a similar diagnosis

Question 4

A medication label reads 'expires 08/2026.' What is the LAST day this medication may be administered?

Accepted Answer

August 31, 2026

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August 1, 2026

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August 15, 2026

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September 1, 2026

Question 5

What should be done with medications discovered to have passed their expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Remove from active stock and dispose of per facility policy

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Continue using them until the new supply arrives

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Return them to the pharmacy for a credit or refund

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Store them separately as emergency backup supplies

Question 6

When must a caregiver document the removal of a controlled substance from storage?

Accepted Answer

Immediately at the time of removal, before administration

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Only at the end of each shift during final counts

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Only when the controlled substance supply is running low

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After the medication has been successfully administered to the resident

Question 7

Which information must be recorded in a controlled substance administration log?

Accepted Answer

Medication name, dose, time, resident name, count before and after removal, and caregiver signature

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Only the medication name and date of removal

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Only the running count before and after removal

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Medication name and signatures of two witnesses only