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If there is a physician order; and the physician has indicated on the PRN authorization that the resident may not determine his need for a PRN medication, but the resident may communicate symptoms which would warrant the use of a PRN medication. a) The med aide may give a prescription medication, according to the physician orders b) The med aide may not give a prescription or an OTC medication without first calling the physician before each dose c) The med aide may give an OTC medication, according to physician orders and upon the resident communicating the symptoms which would warrant the use of the medication, without calling the physician before each dose d) The med side must first call her supervisor before giving a PRN medication