medications Flashcards
1
Q
IM- angle
A
72-90
2
Q
ID- angle
A
5-15
3
Q
Subcut- angle
A
45-90
4
Q
IM- locations
A
ventogluteal
vastus lateralis
deltoid muscle
*dorsogluteral not recommended
5
Q
ID- locations
A
inner surface of the forearm
upper back
under scapula
6
Q
IM- gauge
A
20-25 gauge (aqueous)
18-25 gauge (oil based)
7
Q
IM- needle
A
5/8-1.5 inches
8
Q
Subcut- needle
A
3/8-5/8 inches
9
Q
subcut- gauge
A
25-30 gauge
10
Q
ID- gauge
A
25-27 gauge
11
Q
ID- needle
A
1/4-1/2 in
12
Q
ID- type of syringe used
A
tuberculin syringe
13
Q
ID injections used for:
A
tuberculin tests
allergy tests
local anesthesia
14
Q
ID- accepted volume range
A
less than 0.5 mL
15
Q
IM injections used for:
A
administer drugs,
such as antibiotics
hormones
vaccines
