A Medical Assistant Must Apply a Topical Medication to a Patient's

question 38

Multiple Choice

A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?

• A) Wear gloves.
• B) Use a new sterile tongue blade or swab to remove the medication from the container.
• C) Gently pat creams, lotions, and liniments into the skin.
• D) For aerosol topical sprays, hold the bottle 3 to 6 inches from the skin and spray.
• E) B and C

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