A facility is short-staffed and a medication aide is asked by a nurse to administer a subcutaneous insulin injection. The syringe has the correct amount of insulin predrawn, but facility policy does not allow MAs to administer medications by any injection route. What should the MA do?

The term controlled substance refers to

State law may determine the length and type of       a medication aide must have.

Which of these drug classes is associated with increased risk of bleeding in the digestive tract?

DMARDs are drugs used in treatment of 

In which case might a medication aide need to measure and document vital signs?

Metformin (Glucophage) and glipizide (Glucotrol) are medications typically prescribed for this condition:

What follow-up documentation may be required after a PRN medication is administered?

Which of these medications may be ordered for a resident who has had a stroke or who is considered to be at high risk for a stroke?

Mrs. Okonta has a PRN order for a nebulized medication.  A nurse assesses Mrs. Okonta and assigns Janet, a medication aide, to administer the nebulized medication.  Sate law and facility policy allow MAs to administer this type of drug.  Which of the following is true?