pneumococcal polysaccharide Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
PPSV23, pneumonia
2
Q
brand
A
pneumovax
3
Q
needle size
A
IM: 22-25g 1in
subcut: 23-25g, 5/8 in
4
Q
dose and series
A
1 dose, 0.5mL
5
Q
route
A
IM or subcut
6
Q
side effects on injection site
A
redness, soreness, swelling
7
Q
symptoms if infected
A
cough, fever, phlegm that is yellow and green
8
Q
what organ does it affect
A
lungs
9
Q
how is it spread
A
airborne, extreme temperature changes, touching anything with the bacteria then touching nose, eyes, mouth
