Question | Answer |
How often does a physician's DEA registration have to be renewed? | 2 years |
What is the correct angle for an IM injection? | 90 degrees |
What is the correct angle for an ID injection? | 10-15 degrees |
What is the correct angle for an SQ injection? | 45 degrees |
What is the definition of a vial? | a vial has a rubber stopper but does not have to be glass |
What are the 3 types of syringes? | Insulin, Hypodermic, TST |
Characteristics of an Insulin syringe | Can only be used for insulin. Measured in Units. |
Characteristics of a TST syringe | 1 ml capacity. Used for TB test, Allergy testing |
Characteristics of a Hypodermic syringe | Holds the most amount of liquid. 3ml largest amount to be injected. Anything more than 3ml is used strictly for irrigation. |
What are the parts of a syringe? | Barrel, Flange, Plunger, Calibrations |
What are the parts of a needle? | Needle, Shaft, Bevel, Hub |
What is the definition of Synergistic? | 1 and 1 equals 3. The effect is greater than the individual |
What is the definition of anaphylaxis? | Severe allergic reaction characterized by rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing |
Needle gauge and length for ID injection | 26-27g
1/2" |
Needle gauge and length for IM injection | 21-25g
1-1/2" for Delt
1-3" for Glut |
Needle gauge and length for SQ injection | 23-25g
5/8" |
Characteristics of a suspicious TB test | 10mm Wheal is suspicious. Up to provider to send for CXR. 15mm Wheal is a positive response, but does not mean pt has TB. CXR is required. |
How to administer medication in the eye | Have pt lay down and look back as far as they can. Administer med in the outer corner of the eye. Have pt blink a few times to spread med throughout eye. |
Controlled Substance Act | 1970. Oversees narcotics. Overseen by DEA. |
Who oversees the DEA? | FDA |
What is an Indication and a Contraindication? | Indication: Reason why a drug or therapy should be used.
Contraindication: Reason why a drug or therapy should NOT be used |
Oral medications: | Capsules, Tablets, Gel Caps |
What do you do with expired medications? | Per clinic protocol |
What is a needle gauge? | The diameter of a needle. The bigger the number, the smaller the gauge. |
Recommended sites for ID injection | Forearm, Back, Leg |
Recommended sites for SQ injection | Arm, Back, Thigh, Stomach |
Recommended sites for IM injection | Delt, Vastus Lateralis, Z-track, Glut |
Proper way to apply a transdermal patch | Rub from the center out |
What are the 7 rights | Patient, Attitude, Dosage, Documentation, Medication, Time, Technique |
What is recorded when a patient is sent home with narcotics | PT Name/DOB
Date/Time
Medication/Strength
Qty
Directions
Provider
Dispenser |
How is a pediatric dose determined? | By weight |
Fastest and slowest methods of drug administration | Fastest: Intravenous
Slowest: Oral |
What type of syringe holds more than 3ml of fluid and what is it used for? | Hypodermic. Used for irrigation only |