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needle safety and medication injection (general patient care)

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checking medication order   show
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show syringes, needles, alcohol swabs, gauze, adhesive bandage, sharps container, biohazard container, a tray, nonsterile gloves.  
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show describes the diameter of the lumen of the needle. the lower the number the wider the lumen.  
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gauge sizes   show
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needle lengths   show
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intradermal lengths   show
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show gauge: 25-26 needle length: 1/2, 5/8 in  
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intramuscular lengths   show
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deltoid muscle site   show
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show 90 degree angle. this is used when deep IM injections are prescribed or larger quantities of medicines are needed.  
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vastus lateralis muscle site   show
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subcutaneous   show
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intradermal   show
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show in the mouth  
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buccal   show
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sublingual   show
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show typically used for targeted areas such as the bronchial passages. can be delivered via nebulizer  
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show designed to react locally and systematic absorption is minimal.  
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show designed to absorb into and through the mucous membranes.  
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show for continuous slow absorption of various medications.  
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vaccines   show
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