Massachusetts MAP Certification Practice Test

What should be documented after administering medication?

1. Time of administration

2. Patient's mood

3. Temperature of the medication

4. Brand of the medication

The correct answer is: Time of administration

Documenting the time of administration after administering medication is critical for ensuring proper patient care and maintaining accurate medical records. The timing of medication administration helps healthcare providers track the effectiveness of the treatment and assess when the next dose is due, ensuring that medications are given at prescribed intervals to maintain therapeutic levels in the patient’s system. While the patient's mood, the temperature of the medication, and the brand of the medication can provide additional context in certain situations, they are not universally required components of medication administration documentation. The primary focus is to keep a clear record of when medications were administered, which is important for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.