1.
-action is local effect
-observation of allergic reaction to foreign proteins
-an inflammatory reaction can be observed; lightly pigmented skin, thinly keratinized, hairless; like the ventral midforearm
-25-27 gauge
-10-15 degree
-massage
-allergic reaction in 24-72 hrs: Intradermal:
-the action is __
-used for __ of an __ __ to __ __
-locations are chosen so that __; preferred areas are __ pigmented, thinly keratinized, and __; like the __
-what gauge needle do you use?
-what angle do you insert the needle at?
-DO NOT __, instruct the client to also refrain from doing so
-assess for __ in _-_
2.
-sustained effect;
capillaries;
slower: SubQ inj have a __ effect; absorbed mainly through the __; usually __ in onset than with IM route
3.
5 min: advise Pt. to keep head tilted backward for __ after instillation of nose drops
4.
25-27: what gauge needle should be used with subQ inj?
5.
45-90 degrees: what angle do you use for subQ inj?
6.
blood levels;
GI absorption problems;: transdermal drugs provide more consistent __ than oral and injection forms, and avoid __ __ problems associated with oral meds
7.
buccal: toward the inside of the cheek
8.
close eyes for 2-3 minutes: when admin eye ointment, what should you instruct the client to do after application of 1/4 in strip of ointment onto the conjuctival sac?
9.
closed;
1-2 min;
absorption: Instruct client to keep eyes __ for _-_ following application to promote __
10.
elixirs: solutions that are sweetened and alcohol- based
11.
emulsions: mixture of two liquids that do not dissolve into each other in which one liquid is spread through the other by mixing and using a stabilizer called an emulsifier
12.
fat-pad size;
abdomen, upper hips, upper back, lateral upper arms, lateral thighs: locations for subQ inj are chosen for adequate __ and incl:
13.
food;
GI discomfort: Administer irritating drugs with __ to decrease __
14.
inhalation: a medication to be taken by inhaling it
15.
instillations: Liquid medications usually administered as drops, ointment, or sprays.
16.
intradermal: relating to areas between the layers of the skin
17.
intramuscular: injected into a muscle
18.
kids-pull auricle down and back;
adult-pull auricle up and back: what position do you place the ear to admin eardrops to children? To adults?
19.
lacrimal duct;
1-2 min;
systemic absorption through the laccrimal canal: When admin eye ddrops, gently press on the __ with a sterile cotton ball or tissue for _-_ after instillation to prevent __ __ through the __ __
20.
meniscus: the __ is at the line of the desired dose with liquid meds
21.
meniscus: the curve at a liquid's surface by which you measure the volume of the liquid
22.
metered-dose inhaler: mixes a single dose of the medication with a puff of air and pushes it into the mouth via a chemical propellant
23.
parenteral: administered by means other than through the alimentary tract (as by intramuscular or intravenous injection)
24.
pinch the skin b/f inj the needle, release b/f inj medication into tissue: when do you pinch the skin? when to release for subQ inj
25.
room temp: what temp should ear drops be?
26.
small doses of nonirritating, water-soluble rugs: subQ is used for __ doses of __, _-soluble drugs
27.
spacers: good for individals who have a hard time mechanically with inhalers; allows med to be suspended for longer period
28.
subcutaneous: relating to or located below the epidermis
29.
sublingual: beneath the tongue
30.
suppository: a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts1
31.
suspensions: Mixtures of water and nondissolved material
32.
syringe w/o a bulb or plunger;
flow in properly, usually by gravity;
50mL of water: For NG or GI tubes, pour meds into __, releases clamp, and allow medication to __. Flush tubing with __ or prescribed amount
33.
systemic effect: what action does subQ inj take?
34.
tolerance: the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect
35.
topical: ON TOP OF THE SKIN
36.
transdermal: a method of administering medication through the unbroken skin via patch or ointment
37.
yes, unless contraindicated, such as with heparin: do you massage subQ inj?
38.
Z-track technique: intramuscular injections. pull skin to side, insert needle at 90 degrees, aspirate for blood, inject med, remove needle and release skin. skin seals the solution beneath the tissues and prevents leakage.
