Select the Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)in Safe

question 3

Multiple Choice

Select the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) in safe medication use.

• A) Administer pain medications to the patients
• B) Prescribe pain or other medications for the patient
• C) Document the pain medications given to the patient
• D) Have a general understanding of commonly used medications

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