Pharmacology check offs

Question 1

Intramuscular injections

Answer 1

90 degree angle
* Length is determined by injection site and size of patient
*gauge determined by thickness of medication and needle length
* Syringe size determined by amount of medication

Question 2

Deltoid (center of upper arm)

Answer 2

• 3cc hypodermic
• 1in
• 23 g

Question 3

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 3

• 3 cc
• 1 in
• 23 g

Question 4

Gluteal

Answer 4

• 3 cc hypodermic
• 1 1/2 in
• 22 g

Question 5

Subcutaneous Injections

Answer 5

45 degree angle
* 3 cc hypodermic
* 5/8 in
* 25 g

Question 6

Intradermal

Answer 6

10-15 degree angle
* 1cc tuberculin
* 1/2 in
* 27 g

Question 7

parts of a needle

Answer 7

TOP
Hub, hilt, shaft, lumen, Bevel, Point

Question 8

Parts of a syringe

Answer 8

Plunger, Flange, Barrel, Tip

Question 9

Script for performing intradermal (TB)

Answer 9

I’ll be performing a Mantoux test with PPD (Purified Protein Derivative). This test will check for Tuberculosis which is a highly contagious upper respiratory Infection. After I create the wheal please do not rub, scratch, or put anything tight around the area. I need you to return in 48- 72 hours later so we can read the diameter of the wheal. If it is greater than 10mm we will order a 2nd step or perform a chest x-ray.