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Chapter 36 Calculate Med dosages

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define Parenteral ---- injection of a liquid into body via route other than alamentary canal   define Parenteral ---- injection of a liquid into body via route other than alamentary canal  
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what are the Most common parenteral routes are :   Subcutaneous , Intramuscular, Interdermal  
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define Ampule ----- small sterile prefilled container--holding a single does of hypodermic solution   define Ampule ----- small sterile prefilled container--holding a single does of hypodermic solution  
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define Cartridge -Needle unit   disposable sterile cartridge containing premeasured amount of medication. This unit is designed for use as a non-disposable cartridge holder syringe (ie : Tubex or Carpuject )  
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define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution   define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution  
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Hazards of Parenteral meds   1 allergies, 2 injury to bone -to nerve - blood vessel, 3 breaking needle in tissue, 4 blood return ( avoided by aspirating )  
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Reasons for Parenteral routes   1 rapid response, 2 dosage accuracy, 3 med has to go into a particular body part or area, 4 unable to admin via by oral because gastric juices or oral is not possible  
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Parenteral supplies   1 syringes  
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syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable   syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable  
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syringes may be classified by their use   syringes may be classified by their use  
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different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin   different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin  
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Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml   Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml  
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NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses   NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses  
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Non-disposable glass syringes are used by doctors who perform ( paracentesis, - thoracentesis, -thoracotomy, -tracheotomy )   Non-disposable glass syringes are used by doctors who perform ( paracentesis, - thoracentesis, -thoracotomy, -tracheotomy )  
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define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis   define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis  
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define Thoracentesis-----:puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity.   define Thoracentesis----:puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity.  
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define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall   define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall  
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what is a Tracheotomy ? cutting into the trachea especially through the skin   what is a Tracheotomy ? cutting into the trachea especially through the skin  
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