After receiving special training from the nurse, the CMT may administer medications intravenously.

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

The situation hinges on scope of practice and who is allowed to give medications. CMTs can administer medications only in forms and routes allowed by their training and by policy, typically including oral, topical, and certain non-intrusive routes, all under the supervision or delegation of a licensed nurse. Intravenous administration is high-risk and requires specific licensure, training, and authorization. Even with extra training from a nurse, a CMT is not granted the authority to administer IV meds because doing so falls outside their regulated role. The nurse may supervise, prepare, or monitor IV therapy within the appropriate guidelines, but the actual administration of IV medications is not within a CMT’s duties. This focus on safety and proper scope protects patients from potential complications like infiltration, incorrect dosing, or adverse reactions. So, the statement is not allowed; intravenous medication administration is not within a CMT’s practice.