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Medication Administr
Ch. 54, 55
Question | Answer |
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Intra-dermal injection is given at? | 10-15 degrees |
Sub Q injections are given at? | 45 degrees, 90 degrees for insulin, pinch skin |
deltoid injection site | 1-2 inches below acromion process |
IM injections given at? | 90 degrees hold skin taunt |
IM injections use what size needles | 5/8-3" |
Sub Q needle size | 5/8-1" |
Intra-dermal injection size needle | 5/8" |
what is used to draw up from an ampule | filtered needle |
IM injections are given? | deltoid vastus gluteal |
Pts name, address, age, date, prescription | superscription |
name of med, dosage, ingredients | Inscription |
diameter | gauge |
how long the needle is | length |
lessens severity of disease or prevents | profalactic |
dr must register with the | DEA |
Why does someone make med errors | read order wrong, dosage it wrong, give it the wrong route |
Parentreal | IM, IV, SQ, ID |
Whats in a med log | name of meds, strength, expiration date, amount, lot number |
IM | given in the muscle |
SQ | given in fatty tissue |
oral | taken by mouth |
sublingual | goes under tongue |
3 steps before administering meds | check order, know what your giving, correct pt, make sure pt has no allergies, check 10 rights |