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2.2.C Medication Administration - Parenteral Administration

  1. Parenteral administration may be taken if: (4)
    • 1.There's an inability to swallow
    • 2.A decreased level of consciousness
    • 3.An inactivation of the drug by the gastric juices 
    • 4.A desire to increase the effectiveness of the drug
  2. Type of parenteral route that goes 10-15° under the skin.
    Intradermal
  3. Type of parenteral route that goes 45-60-90° into the fatty tissue.
    Subcutaneous
  4. Type of parenteral route that goes 90° within the muscle?
    Intramuscular
  5. Type of parenteral route that prevents medication from entering the subcutaneous tissue.
    Z-track technique
  6. Type of parenteral route that goes into the veins.
    Intravenous
  7. Type of parenteral route that goes in the bone.
    Intraosseus
  8. What are the different parenteral routes? (6)
    • ID
    • SubQ
    • IM
    • Ztrack
    • IV
    • IO
  9. Intramuscular route has a ______ effect.

    systemic/local
    systemic
  10. Intramuscular angle is ______.
    90°
  11. What advantage does the intramuscular (IM) route typically offer in terms of drug administration compared to the subcutaneous (subQ) route?
    The intramuscular (IM) route typically offers a more rapid effect of a drug compared to the subcutaneous (subQ) route.

    Subcutaneous tissue absorb slowly because they generally have fewer blood vessels in fatty tissues.
  12. Preferred site for IM injection in adults and in children is the ______.
    ventrogluteal
  13. Why is the ventrogluteal site preferred for adults and toddlers when administering IM injections, especially if they have well-developed gluteal muscles and are proficient walkers?
    because it is associated with well-developed gluteal muscles and firmly established walking, which can provide a suitable muscle mass for IM injections.
  14. What factors are considered when selecting injection sites for IM injections to ensure patient safety and optimal drug absorption?
    • when selecting injection sites for IM injections include:
    • adequate muscle size in the chosen area,
    • minimal presence of major nerves and blood vessels in the injection site, and patient comfort (right handed/left handed)
  15. What needle gauge range is commonly used for IM injections. Are there any exceptions for specific types of injections?
    The common needle gauge range for IM injections is 20 to 23-gauge, with an exception being an 18-gauge needle for blood products.
  16. Why is IM route preferred for delivering medications that are irritating or in oil-based solutions compared to other routes of administration?
    because the muscle mass can help facilitate the absorption and distribution of the drug, reducing the potential for discomfort and irritation at the injection site.
  17. What length is typically recommended for IM needle?
    needle length typically ranges from 1 to 1.5 inches, but specific lengths may vary based on the injection site and patient characteristics.
  18. Subcutaneous has a _____ effect.

    systemic/ local
    systemic
  19. Subcutaneous route has a ______ effect, where there is a prolonged duration of a drug's therapeutic action.
    sustained effect
  20. Subcutaneous are absorbed mainly through the _______.
    capillaries
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2.2.C Medication Administration - Parenteral Administration
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