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When giving an injection in the deltoid region, it is permissible to pinch the tissue.

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All of the following are important in selecting a needle for injection EXCEPT

A) amount of medication to be administered
B) depth to ensure medication is administered to appropriate site
C) rate of flow of the medication
D) safety
E) comfort of the patient

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Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Thick or sticky

Failure to administer medications by the parenteral route correctly may result in all of the following EXCEPT

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Liquid added to a powder for parenteral administration

Medications that are given by injection have a longer duration of action than those taken orally.

When giving parenteral medications, OSHA standards must be followed, the liquid should be properly stored, and the medications should be within the expiration date.

When giving injectable medications correctly, above minimal pain is always present because the medication has been placed under the skin.

When withdrawing medications from a vial, the allied health professional must first inject the amount of air into the vial to replace the amount of medication that will be withdrawn.

Aqueous solutions are absorbed more slowly and last longer than viscous medications.

All hazardous waste used for parenteral medication administration must be placed in the sharps container.

When administering an injection, the allied health professional should try to keep the patient's mind on the procedure being done so no adverse reactions can occur.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Glass or plastic container with a metal-enclosed rubber seal for injectable medications that may hold single or multiple doses

In the ambulatory care setting, the most common syringes used are

The allied health professional requires special skills to administer medications at each possible injection site.

When giving intramuscular injections, positioning of the patient is not important.

In choosing a syringe, choose the smallest syringe in the correct measurement system to hold the amount of medication to be administered.

Match the following terms with their descriptions below. -Suitable for mixing without unfavorable actions; to mix two or more medications

Parenteral routes of medication administration include all but which of the following?

Medications for parenteral administration are supplied in all of the following forms EXCEPT