Parenteral Medications Flashcards

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Subcutaneous Needs

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25 gauge 5/8” needle
1 mL syringe
Abdomen, lateral arm

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Intramuscular Needs

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22 gauge 1 1/2" needle 
3 mL syringe 
Deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventral gluteal 
Z track method
90 degrees
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Heparin

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Need: 1 mL, 18 gauge 5/8”, 25 gauge 5/8” needle
Special: 15-5, pinch, in abdomen!

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Insulin

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Need: u-50, u-100 syringe
Special: Roll NPH. Insert air into NPH first but draw last!!!

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Morphine

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Need: 3 mL syringe with blunt top, 22 gauge 1 1/2” needle

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Vistaril

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3 mL syringe
22 gauge 1 1/2”
1 filter needle

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ANCEF

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Need: 10 mL syringe for diligent, 3 mL syringe with blunt top and 22 gauge

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