Medical Assistant Pharmacology : Parenteral Medications

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At what angle are intradermal injections given?

10- to 15-degree angle

Click on picture and tell me the amount of medication in the syringe.

2.5 mL

Which of the following syringe sizes would be used to administer medication?

3 mL

In which of the following describes intramuscular injections?

Administered in the patient's muscle

On a needle, what is the name of the flat, slanted end?

Bevel

Why should diabetics rotate the site of insulin injection?

Damaged skin inhibits insulin absorption

Why must a needle never be recapped after use?

High risk of accidental needlestick

Which of the following is true of intravenous injections?

Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream

Why must a filter needle be used when withdrawing medication from an ampule?

It will prevent glass from being drawn into the syringe

What are two of the most common IV equipment complications?

Loose and kinked tubing

What is drip set?

The number of drops it takes to equal 1 milliliter

At what angle are subcutaneous injections given?

45-degree angle

At what angle are intramuscular injections given?

90-degree angle

Why must patients be monitored closely after an injection?

Adverse reactions can occur suddenly

Which two vital signs must be monitored while a patient is being administered an IV?

Blood pressure and respirations

What is the best way to avoid an accidental needlestick when you must prepare a syringe ahead of time?

Engage the safety sheath or recap the needle

What is the purpose of aspiration in administering an injection?

Ensures that the needle is not in a blood vessel

What should you do if you need to administer an injection to a fidgety two-year-old?

Get assistance holding the child still

In which of the following areas can a subcutaneous injection be given?

Mid- and lower-back

On a syringe, what is the name of the plastic rod that is used to draw and push out medication?

Plunger

Which of the following describes the z-track method of injection?

Pull surrounding tissue away from the site during administration

How can an air bubble be expelled from a syringe?

Tap barrel and push plunger to release

Which of the following is true of needles?

The higher the gauge, the smaller the diameter


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