Asked by
Cassidy Hartford
on Oct 22, 2024
Verified
Which medication may be administered using a 3-mL syringe with a 23- gauze, 
-inch needle?
A) Methotrexate 20 mg subcut
B) Lorazepam 2 mg IM
C) Lidocaine 2 mg of 2% solution ID
D) Enoxaparin 30 mg subcut
23-Gauze Needle
A medical needle of a specific gauge used for injections and withdrawing fluids; the number 23 indicates the diameter of the needle.
Methotrexate
A medication used to treat certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, by slowing cell growth.
Lorazepam
A benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and to provide sedation before medical procedures.
- Recognize optimal methods for administering medications via subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral, and intravenous routes.
Verified Answer
D
Learning Objectives
- Recognize optimal methods for administering medications via subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral, and intravenous routes.