What is the CNA's primary role in medication administration?

• A. CNAs can administer medications under supervision.
• B. CNAs cannot administer medications; their role is to observe, report, and assist under supervision.
• C. CNAs can prescribe medications.
• D. CNAs can adjust dosages.

Answer: (B)

Medication administration is a licensed nursing task, and CNAs do not administer medications. The CNA’s role is to support safe medication use by observing the patient for side effects or adverse reactions, reporting any concerns to the licensed nurse, and assisting with related tasks under supervision. This helps ensure the correct patient safety checks and professional oversight that medications require. The other options imply actions that CNAs aren’t authorized to perform: administering meds (even under supervision), prescribing meds, or adjusting dosages.