chapter 31 Flashcards
1
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When using a syringe,
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place it on the side of the tongue and slowly drip the medication into the child’s mouth
2
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Liquid medications may be in the form of
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elixirs, syrups, or suspensions
3
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Medications should not be given in
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food
4
Q
what muscle is most favorable in infants
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Vastus lateralis in infants and toddlers
5
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sub q admini
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Needles: Small in gauge (26 to 30 gauge), short in length (3/8 to 5/8 in)
Angle of administration: Either 45 or 90 degrees (size dependent
6
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Body water, which contains electrolytes, is situated within the
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cells, in the spaces between the cells, and in the plasma and blood
