What two types of injections are CMAs typically not allowed to administer?

The reason the correct answer identifies IV and IM injections as types of injections that CMAs (Certified Medication Aides) are typically not allowed to administer is rooted in the regulatory guidelines and scope of practice for medication aides. Injections, particularly intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM), involve procedures that require more extensive training, knowledge of anatomy, and often the ability to respond to potential complications that arise from their administration.

IV injections, which deliver medications directly into the bloodstream, necessitate a deep understanding of aseptic techniques, the management of IV equipment, and immediate critical care in case of adverse reactions. Similarly, IM injections can also present risks that require higher levels of assessment and decision-making, such as determining the appropriate site for injection and managing any side effects that could occur.

In contrast, CMAs are trained to administer oral medications and topical medications, which are generally considered less invasive and carry a lower risk of immediate complications. Thus, CMAs focus more on medication management in ways that do not involve these more complicated and risk-prone methods of injection.