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Which healthcare professionals may administer medications in various settings?
Which healthcare professionals may administer medications in various settings?
- Nurses, trained medication aides, medical assistants, pharmacists, and other trained professionals (correct)
- Only nurses
- Only physicians
- Only pharmacists
Where can medications be administered by healthcare staff?
Where can medications be administered by healthcare staff?
- Only in nursing homes
- In hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, camps, group homes, hospice, and more (correct)
- Only in clinics
- Only in hospitals
Who can prescribe medications to patients?
Who can prescribe medications to patients?
- Only physician's assistants
- Only physicians
- Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants (correct)
- Only nurse practitioners
What are some examples of places where medications can be taken at home?
What are some examples of places where medications can be taken at home?
What is medication administration?
What is medication administration?
Which healthcare professionals may administer medications in various settings?
Which healthcare professionals may administer medications in various settings?
What are some examples of places where medications can be administered?
What are some examples of places where medications can be administered?
Who can prescribe medications to patients?
Who can prescribe medications to patients?
Where can prescription and non-prescription drugs be taken at home?
Where can prescription and non-prescription drugs be taken at home?
What are the basic principles of medication administration?
What are the basic principles of medication administration?