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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. State law and facil- ity policy allow MAs to administer this type of drug. Which of the following is true?

Which of the following types of medications can be split (if indicated in the resident’s MAR)?

A buccal medication is placed __________ and a sublingual medication is placed __________.

When is it necessary to handle a transderrmal patch with gloves?

Administration of medication by which route requires the resident to be in the dorsal recumbent position?

The MA should minimize __________ when preparing medications.

How far inside the vagina of the resident should a medication applicator be inserted?

Which of the following is the best example of a medication aide using proper communication skills while administering a medication?

Which of these examples is a way for a medication aide to practice person-centered care?

Why should the medication aide ask the resident to state his name and date of birth rather than confirm them?