Injectable Forms: Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Intravenous (IV):
A
Directly into a vein for rapid effect (e.g., fluids, painkillers).
1
Q
Intramuscular (IM):
A
Injection into a muscle (e.g., vaccines, some antibiotics).
2
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Subcutaneous (SC):
A
Injected under the skin (e.g., insulin).
3
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Intradermal:
A
Injection into the top layers of the skin (e.g., TB skin test).