Medication AdministrationQuestion 13 of 100
The MAR (Medication Administration Record) is best described as:
a.A grocery list of the facility's supplies
b.The legal record of every medication ordered and given to a resident
c.The resident's personal diary
d.An optional note the aide may skip
Explanation
The MAR is a legal document listing each ordered medication, dose, route, time, and the initials of who administered it. Accurate MAR documentation protects the resident and the aide and supports continuity of care.
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