Medication Lab Flashcards
1
Q
IM Syringe
A
21 gauge
1 1/2 inch
Volume: 1-3 ml
2
Q
Sub Q Syringe
A
25 gauge
5/8 inch——45 degree angle
Volume: 0.5-1.5ml of water soluble meds to adults
3
Q
Insulin Syringe
A
Comes in 100, 50, 30 units
4
Q
Tuberculin Syringe
A
Comes in 10ths units
5
Q
IM Injection Sites
A
Ventrogluteal——safest site on hip area and for volumes greater than 2ml
6
Q
IM Injection Sites
A
Vastus lateralis——-preferred for biologics. On anterior lateral thigh. Use middle third portion.
7
Q
IM Injection Sites
A
Deltoid——used for smaller medications 2ml or less. Located 1.2-2 inches below a domino process.
8
Q
Sub Q Injection Sites
A
Outer aspect of upper arm
9
Q
Sub Q Injection Sites
A
Abd below costal margins to iliac crest
10
Q
Sub Q Injection Sites
A
Anterior aspects of thighs—top of thighs
