QMAP Documentation and the MAR 2

Question 1

What does the abbreviation "MAR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Medication Administration Record

Answer

Medication Assessment Record

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Medical Authorization Report

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Medication Approval Registry

Question 2

When a medication is held due to a clinical parameter like low blood pressure, how should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Circle the time and write "held" with the reason and vital sign reading

Answer

Leave the space blank

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Cross out the medication entry

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Write "refused"

Question 3

How should a QMAP correct a documentation error on the MAR?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, initial and date it

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Use correction fluid

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Erase and rewrite

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Start a new MAR page

Question 4

Which information must be included on the MAR for each PRN medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Time given, reason for administration, and resident response after an appropriate interval

Answer

Only the time

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Only the complaint

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Time and a checkmark

Question 5

A new medication is added mid-month. When should the QMAP begin documenting it?

Accepted Answer

Immediately on the current MAR

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At the start of next month

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After the pharmacy delivers it

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After the next physician visit

Question 6

Why is accurate time documentation important on the MAR?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper dosing intervals and provide a legal record

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For staff scheduling

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Only for insurance billing

Answer

To help plan meal times