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Parenteral Meds
1921- Exam II
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2011

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Term
Syringes
Definition
3 mL, 5 mL, tuberculin, & insulin
Term
IM needle gauge
Definition
20-25
Term
IM needle Length
Definition
5/8 - 1 1/2 inch
Term
SubQ needle gauge
Definition
25-30
Term
SubQ needle length
Definition
3/8 - 1 inch
Term
ID needle gauge
Definition
26-27
Term
ID needle length
Definition
1/4 - 1/2 inch
Term
Injection site selection
Definition
free of necrosis or infection
free of bruises or abrasions
determined by the amount of volumes injected
Term
Volume for adult in large muscle
Definition
no more than 3 mL
Term
Max volume for Deltoid in adult
Definition
1 mL
Term
Volume for large muscle in elderly or children
Definition
no more than 2 mL
Term
Which injection site isn't recommended for children under 3?
Definition
dorsogluteal
Term
IM injections
Definition
90 degree angle
aspirate
spread skin taut
Term
Sub Q injections
Definition
into connective tissue under dermis
pinch skin
45-90 degree angle
little blood supply= slower absorption
Term
Too much volume injected in a Sub Q site can result in what?
Definition
sterile abscess
Term
ID injections
Definition
10-15 degrees
0.01-0.1 mL
PPD read in about 72 hours
if no blood noted means needle inserted too deep
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