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1
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injection into a muscle

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intramuscular (IM)

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2
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injection into subcutaneous tissue

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subcutaneous (subcut)

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3
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injection administered under the skin

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intradermal (ID)

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4
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injection into a vein

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intravenous (IV)

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5
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sealed glass container designed to hold a single dose of medication.

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ampule

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6
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a plastic or glass container that has a rubber stopper or diaphragm on the top

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vial

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7
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used to indicate medications that are admin by any route other than through the gastrointestinal system

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parenteral

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8
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large hypodermics are used when volumes that are more than 3mL are desired. these syringes are used to measure whole numbers of milliliters as opposed to smaller units

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large capacity syringes

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9
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usually contains a single dose of med. has 2 compartments separated by a rubber stopper. compartment contains a sterile liquid and the bottom part contains the powdered med

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mix-o-vial

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10
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is clearly marked, indicating the amount of med in it
contains a single dosage

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cartridges

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11
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single dose syringes that contain a specific amount of med and are designed to be used only once

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prefilled syringes

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12
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outer calibrated portion that holds the med. has calibrated markings on the outer portion

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barrel

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13
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inner device that is moved backward to withdraw and measure the med and is pushed to eject the med from the syringe

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plunger

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14
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end of the syringe that holds the needle

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tip

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15
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come in a variety of sizes from 0.5 to 60 mL and larger
are calibrated in mL but hold varying capacities
3 mL syringe is used most often

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hypodermic syringes

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16
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are used when volumes that are more than 3mL desired
used to measure whole numbers of mL
commonly used to prepare meds for IV admin

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large capacity syringes

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17
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a narrow syringe that has a capacity of 0.5 or 1mL.
1mL is used most often
used to accurately measure meds given in very small volumes

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tuberculin syringes

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18
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are used for subcut injection of ___ and are calibrated in units

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insulin syringes

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19
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has a capacity of 50 units
it is calibrated in 1 unit increments up to 50 units per 0.5 mL

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50-unit lo-dose insulin syringe

20
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has a capacity of 30 units
used to admin doses less than 30 units
calibrated in 1 unit increments or 30 units per 0.3mL

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30-unit lo-dose insulin syringe

21
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has a capacity of 100 units of insulin per mL

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standard U-100 insulin syringe

22
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calibrated in 2-unit increments

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dual-scale standard U insulin syringe

23
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what is the avg to admin to an avg sized adult for IM injection?

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3mL

24
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what is the avg to admin to a child 6-12 years for IM injection?

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2 mL

25
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what is the avg to admin to a child 0-5 years for IM injection?

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1mL

26
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what is the max volume to admin in a single subcut site for adults?

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1mL

27
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a powdered med or liquid concentrate to be dissolved or diluted

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solute

28
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a liquid that is added to the powder or liquid concentrate

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solvent

29
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the liquid that results when the solvent dissolves the solute

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solution

30
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has directions for reconstitution printed on the label

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single-strength solution

31
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has several directions for reconstitutions and requires that the nurse be even more attentive to the directions to select the best concentration to admin the required dosage

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multiple-strength solution

32
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used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, is a hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas

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insulin

33
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are to be admin at the main mealtimes as bolus insulin in the basal-bolus regimen of multiple daily injections

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rapid-acting insulin

34
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used as prandial/bolus insulin for mealtimes
only type of insulin that is currently admin IV in canada

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short-acting regular insulin

35
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used as basal insulin in the basal-bolus regimen and is not recommended to be given at bedtime to help prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia
sometimes given twice a day

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intermediate-acting insulin

36
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usually given at bedtime for the basal insulin as well to help reduce nocturnal hypoglycemia
should not be mixed with any other insulins

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long-acting insulin

37
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are available in fixed preparations

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premixed insulins

38
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route deposits med into deep muscle tissue, which as a rich blood supply, allowing med to absorb faster than the subcut route

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intramuscular

39
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what is the angle of insertion of IM injection?

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90 degrees

40
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how much med can be put into a IM injection muscle?

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2-5mL

41
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a technique for puling the skin during an injection
prevents leakage of med into subcut tissue, seals meds in the muscle and minimizes irritation

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z-tracking method

42
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involves the gluteus medius, it is situated deep and away from major nerves and blood vessels
site is the preferred and safest for all adults, children, and infants especially for meds that have a larger volumes and are viscous and irritating
volumes greater than 2mL

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ventrogluteal site

43
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preferred site for admin of biologics to infants, toddlers, and children
muscle is thick and well developed and is located on the anterior lateral aspect of the thigh and extends in an adult from a hand breath above the knee to a hand breath below the greater trochanter of the femur
the width of the muscle usually extends from the midline of the thigh to the midline of the outer side of the thigh

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vastus lateralis muscle

44
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easily accessible, but not well developed in many adults
potential for injury because of the axillary, radial, brachial, and ulnar nerves and the brachial artery lie within the upper arm and under the triceps and along the humerus
use this site for small med volumes; for admin of routine immunizations in toddlers, older children, and adults; or when ither sites are inaccessible

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deltoid muscle

45
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one method of med admin that is becoming more common on pt care units.
introduces a concentrated dose of a med directly into a vein by way of an existing IV access

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IV bolus

pharm II lab (3 decks)

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