Because medication delegation laws vary from one state to another, you must refer to the particular laws set forth in the state where you work and the policies set forth by your provider and practice. If a medical assistant is authorized to administer allergy shots, he or she would follow safety and privacy protocols following except:
A) ensuring a licensed physician is available at the facility at the time the allergy shot is given and for 10 minutes after.
B) confirming that a patient is not taking a beta-blocker medication prior to receiving the allergy shot.
C) rotating injection sites each visit.
D) having the equipment and medications available to treat anaphylaxis.
A
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