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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health professional must first inject the amount of air into the vial to replace the amount of medication that will be withdrawn.

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


A) prefilled syringes
B) ampules
C) multidose ampules
D) vials
E) multidose vials

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


A) intravenous
B) compatible
C) intradermal
D) intramuscular
E) subcutaneous

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

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

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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


A) ampule
B) vial
C) diluent
D) aqueous
E) viscous

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

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

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


A) shorten the rate of absorption
B) cause tissue damage
C) cause pain and bleeding
D) damage nerves
E) retrieval of the medication after administration

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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.

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

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


A) ampule
B) vial
C) diluent
D) aqueous
E) viscous

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

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

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


A) intravenous
B) intramuscular
C) subdermal
D) intradermal
E) subcutaneous

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

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


A) 3 mL
B) insulin
C) tuberculin
D) a and c
E) all of the above

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


A) ampule
B) vial
C) diluent
D) aqueous
E) viscous

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

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