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FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING PRACTICE > PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS > Flashcards

PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS Flashcards

1
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angle of intradermal

A

10-15 degrees

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2
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angle of intravenous

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25 degrees

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3
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angle of subcutaneous

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45 degrees

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4
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angle of intramuscular

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90 degrees

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5
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a type of syringe consisting of a hollow cylinder, usually of glass or plastic, a tightly fitting piston, and a hollow needle ( hypodermic needle ), used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

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hypodermic

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6
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  • 1cc syringe
  • used for subcutaneous or intradermal injections of medicines, vaccines, or other substances
A

tuberculin

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7
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100 units syringe for insulin

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insulin

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8
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recommended for immunization programmes because they are designed to prevent re-use by locking automatically after a single use

A

ADS / auto-disable syringe

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9
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push the hypodermic needle to the syringe end

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non-luer lock / luer slip

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10
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requires the hypodermic needle to be screwed on, rotating the needle clockwise can achieve a very tight fit bond between the needle and the syringe

A

luer lock

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11
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recommended needle size for ID

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23-27 gauge

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12
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recommended needle size for SQ

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24-26 gauge

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13
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recommended needle size for IM

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20-22 / 23-26 gauge

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14
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where to store syringes and needles after use?

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puncture-proof disposal containers

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15
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true or false: never bend of break needles before disposal

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true

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16
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true or false: you should recap needles after use

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false - never recap used needles

17
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how to properly recap needle/

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one-handed scoop method / fishing method

18
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a way to minimize discomfort and pain when administering injections is to apply ___ compress

A

cold

19
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  • slow absorbing
  • can deliver only small amount of drug
  • breaks skin barrier
A

intradermal

20
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sites for ID injection

A
  • beneath scapula
  • upper chest
  • inner lower arm
21
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formula for skin test

A

0.9 cc saline + 0.1 cc drug

22
Q

true or false: massage ID site after injecting

A

false

23
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  • onset of drug reaction faster than oral
  • requires sterile technique
  • breaks skin barrier
  • more expensive than oral
  • slower than IM
A

subcutaneous

24
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some meds injected subcutaneously:

A
  • insulin
  • growth hormone
  • epinephrine
  • heparin
25
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common sites for SQ injection

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  • outer aspect of upper arm
  • anterior aspect of the thighs
  • abdomen
26
Q

guideline for administering insulin through SQ

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needle should remain embedded for 5 seconds after pushing the plunger

27
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what should you do when there is bleeding after SQ injection?

A

apply pressure

28
Q
  • pain from irritating drugs is minimized
  • larger volume can be administered
  • rapidly absorbed
A

intramuscular

29
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common sites for IM injection

A
  • ventrogluteal
  • vastus lateralis
  • rectus femoris
  • deltoid
  • dorsogluteal
30
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max volume of meds for large muscle

A

3 ml

31
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max volume of meds for babies, elderly, emaciated px during IM

A

2 ml

32
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a technique in which the provider slightly pulls and holds pressure on the skin when giving an injection, which leaves a zigzag path behind when they remove the needle and release the skin

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z-track method

33
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best site for IM injections for infants, toddlers and children

A

vastus lateralis

34
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  • rapid effect
  • limited to highly soluble drugs
  • drug distribution inhibited by poor circulation
A

intravenous

35
Q

___ equipment and drug solution are essential for all parenteral therapy or administration

A

sterile

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