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Tunja Tolbert
on Oct 18, 2024
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The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?
A) ⅜ inch
B) ¼ to ½ inch
C) ⅝ inch
D) ¾ inch
E) 1 to 1½ inches
Intramuscularly
Refers to the administration of medication by injection directly into the muscle tissue.
Needle Length
A specific measurement indicating the length of a needle, which is a critical factor in various medical and crafting applications.
Bicillin C-R
An injectable form of penicillin used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, known for its extended-release formulation.
- Comprehend the selection of suitable needle dimensions and injection locations depending on the nature of the injection and specific patient characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the selection of suitable needle dimensions and injection locations depending on the nature of the injection and specific patient characteristics.