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Ch 36 Cal Med Dosage
Chapter 36 Calculate Med dosages
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| what are the Most common parenteral routes are : | Subcutaneous , Intramuscular, Interdermal |
| 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 |
| 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 ) |
| define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution | define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution |
| 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 ) |
| 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 |
| Parenteral supplies | 1 syringes |
| syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable | syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable |
| syringes may be classified by their use | syringes may be classified by their use |
| different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin | different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin |
| Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml | Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml |
| NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses | NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses |
| 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 ) |
| define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis | define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis |
| 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. |
| define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall | define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall |
| 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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