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Parenteral Meds

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Name 3 parts of a syringe. barrel, plunger, and tip.
List 5 factors to consider when selecting a syringe and needle. type of med, depth of tissue, volume of prescribed drug, viscosity of the drug, and size of the client.
Explain the rationale for redesigning conventional syringes and needles. to reduce the potential for needlestick injuries and transmission of blood borne pathogens.
Name 3 ways that pharmaceutical companies prepare parenteral drugs. ampules, vials, and prefilled cartridges.
Discuss an appropriate action before combining two drugs in a single syringe. it's important to consult a drug reference or a compatibility chart to determine whether or not a chemical reaction may occur.
List 4 injection routes. intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous.
Identify common sites for intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. intradermal- the inner forearm, subcutaneous are given in the thigh, arm, or abdomen, intramuscular- buttocks, hip, thigh, or arm.
Name a type of syringe commonly used to administer an intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injection. intradermal- given with a tuberculin syringe, subcutaneous (insulin is given with an insulin syringe) intramuscular injections are given with a syringe that holds a volume up to 3ml.
Describe the angles of entry for intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. intradermal- the needle is inserted at a 10 to 15 degree angle. subcutaneous- a 45 or 90 degree angle is used depending on the clients size.
Discuss why most insulin combinations must be administered within 15 minutes of being mixed. to avoid equilibration (the loss of each insulin's unique characteristics.)
Describe two techniques for preventing bruising when administering heparin subcutaneously. the nurse avoids aspirating with the plunger and massaging the site afterward.
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