It is important for a Medication Aide to introduce themselves to the residents to build relationships. Building relationships fosters trust and comfort, which is crucial for effective care and communication. It ensures that residents feel cared for and can openly communicate their health needs and concerns.

The manager should give further clarification. In a healthcare setting, the manager or supervising nurse has the authority to approve medication administration and provide the necessary instructions to ensure it is done correctly and safely.

A Medical Assistant (MA) is typically allowed to administer medications as part of their job functions. They are trained to prepare and give medications to patients, often under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. However, ordering medications, assessing a resident’s condition, and evaluating the effectiveness of medications are activities that typically require a higher level of medical training and authority, such as that of a nurse or physician.

The Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications under the direct supervision of a nurse. This ensures that there is a qualified professional overseeing the process to guarantee safety and accuracy in medication administration. Administering only the medications learned in school is not practical as it limits the aide's effectiveness; administering medications by all routes is not appropriate as some routes may require specialized training beyond the aide's scope; and expired medications should never be administered due to safety concerns.

Before giving a medication, healthcare professionals check the label for important information such as the dosage, expiration date, and name to ensure the correct administration of the drug. The cost of the medication is not relevant in this context and therefore would not be checked on the label.