Injection Flashcards
Is a method used to administer medication just below the skin
Intradermal injection
Potent medications that should be absorbed slowly are given __________owing to the less richly supplied blood vessels of this layer
Intradermally
The client may respond rapidly and should be monitored for allergic reactions
Intradermal injection
The most common reason is for skin testing such as tuberculin screening or allergy testing
Intradermal injection
A blister, elevation of the epidermis
Bleb
Within the substance of the skin
Intradermal
The most common sites for injection are the?
Forearms and upper
back
In a state of ill health, malnutrition, wasting
Cachectic
Refers to a solution that has the same molecular concentration as the cell
Isotonic
Refers to a thin fluid
Nonviscous
Also known as a method used to administer medications into the loose connective tissues just below the dermis of the skin.
Subcutaneous injection
Medications that do not need to be absorbed as quickly as those given intramuscularly are given ______ owing to the less richly supplied blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue
Subcutaneously
The client may respond more rapidly than to oral medication and should be monitored for potential side effects, allergic reactions, the risk of infections, or bleeding
Subcutaneous injection
The most common sites for subcutaneous injections are the?
•Vascular areas around the outer aspect of the upper arms;
•Abdomen;
•Anterior aspect of the thighs
The condition of abnormally of weight
Cachexia
