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2 reasons why iron preprations are given by the Z-tract method: so that it doesnt tattoo or irritate the skin
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3 times you look at a medication label: Before removing it from the shelf, before pouring or withdrawing it, & before returning it back to the shelf
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Administer: To give medication to a patient
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Ample: Single dose glass container
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Anaphlylactic Reaction: Allergic reaction caused by hypersensitivity to a substance
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Dispense: To deliver a medication into a patients possession
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ID: Dermis
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IM: Muscle
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Intradermal: 10-15 degrees
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Intradermal: Forearm, Upper Chest, & the Hairless area of the upper back
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Intramuscular: 90 degrees
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Intramuscular: Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Ventrogluteal, & the Gluteus Muscle
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IV: Vein
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Oral: Mouth
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Parental: bypasses the GI tract, given under the skin
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Prescribe: Indicate a medication to be given to a patient
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Rectal: Rectum
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Sub-Q: Fatty Tissue
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Subcutaneous: 45-90 degrees
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Subcutaneous: Upper outer area of the arm, Thigh, Abdomen, & Back
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The 7 Rights: Right patient, dose, drug, documentation, time, site, technique,
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Vial: Vaccum sealed bottle that can be used more than once
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What is the most important questions you should first ask a patient?: "Are you allergic to any medications?"
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Wheal: Slightly elevated fluid filled area of the skin
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Why is it important to match the correct unit syringe with the correct unit medication when giving insulin?: So the medicine matches the syringes
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Why is it important to watch a patient in the office for a period of time after recieving an injection?: To make sure they dont have an unusal reaction