Parenteral Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Subcutaneous Needs
A
25 gauge 5/8” needle
1 mL syringe
Abdomen, lateral arm
2
Q
Intramuscular Needs
A
22 gauge 1 1/2" needle 3 mL syringe Deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventral gluteal Z track method 90 degrees
3
Q
Heparin
A
Need: 1 mL, 18 gauge 5/8”, 25 gauge 5/8” needle
Special: 15-5, pinch, in abdomen!
4
Q
Insulin
A
Need: u-50, u-100 syringe
Special: Roll NPH. Insert air into NPH first but draw last!!!
5
Q
Morphine
A
Need: 3 mL syringe with blunt top, 22 gauge 1 1/2” needle
6
Q
Vistaril
A
3 mL syringe
22 gauge 1 1/2”
1 filter needle
7
Q
ANCEF
A
Need: 10 mL syringe for diligent, 3 mL syringe with blunt top and 22 gauge
