Massachusetts MAP Certification Practice Test

What should the index contain regarding countable medications?

1. Names of all staff involved

2. Only the medication names

3. Name, medication name, strength, and count sheet page number

4. Patient addresses and medication usage history

The correct answer is: Name, medication name, strength, and count sheet page number

The index regarding countable medications should include the name of the patient, the medication name, the strength of the medication, and the count sheet page number. This comprehensive information ensures that anyone reviewing the index can easily identify the specific medications associated with each patient, their respective dosages, and where to locate the detailed records of those medications in the count sheets. Having this level of detail is crucial for maintaining accurate medication management, ensuring patient safety, and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare staff about medication administration and accountability. It supports clinicians in verifying that the right medications are being accounted for and helps in tracking any discrepancies that may arise during medication handling and administration. Other options might lack essential components of this system. Merely listing the names of all staff or just the medication names does not provide sufficient detail for effective tracking and management. Patient addresses and medication usage history, while important in many contexts, do not pertain directly to the indexing of countable medications in this scenario.