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an ampule is a flask that contains a single dose of medication.
tap stem of ampule before snapping glass top off (with a piece of gauze away from yourself) to open. |
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An intradermal injection is placed just below the epidermis.
most commonly used for TB testing and allergy testing because intradermal site will show obvious signs of reaction.
Locations common:
-inner surface of forearm
-upper back. |
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Common IM sites:
- ventrogluteal
- vastus lateralis
- deltoid
- dorsogluteal |
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| A Metered Dose Inhaler is a device that delivers a controlled dose of medication via inhalation. |
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| a nebulizer is an insturment that produces a fine spray or mist by passing air through a liquid medication. This produces fine particles for inhalation. |
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| medication delivered sublingually are set beneath the tongue to dissolve and be absorbed into the vasculiture under the tongue. |
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| a glass bottle with a self-sealing stopper through which medication is removed with an injection needle. |
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| The 5 rights of medication |
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- right med
- right patient
- right dose
- right route
- right time
also remember:
- right to know
- right to refuse |
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