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Labs testing week 7
Karten in diesem Stapel (11)
- 1what is an IM injection and where is it usually done? at what angle?intra muscular
Deltoid (shoulder)
Vastus Lateralis ( outer thigh)
90 - 2what is a SC injection and where is it normally done? at what angle?subcutaneous (fat layer)
on the stomach approx 3 cm from navel
45 - 3how far do we insert the needle for IM and SC?2/3
two thirds - 4which way should the bevel be facing and why??up. less painful as it penetrates the skin easier
- 5explain metoclopromide: what? why? where? how?*Metoclopramide belongs to classes of drugs called antiemetics and prokinetics. Antiemetics are used to reduce nausea and vomiting, and prokinetics are used to empty the contents of your stomach faster.
*stimulates the motility of the upper GIT without affecting gastric, biliary & pancreatic secretions. increases rate of gastric emptying.
*used for nausea & vomiting
*10mg/2ml ampoules : effective 10-15 mins IM: 10mg can be adminstered 1-3 times a day, usually in shoulder or thigh
*can cause drowsiness, headache, dizziness, constipation, insomnia, extrapyramidal reactions & tardive dyskinesia
*contraindications: may increase absorption of asprin, paracetamol, diazepam & can decrease absorption of digoxin and penecillin
*nursing considerations: identify cause of vomiting before administering, monitor vomiting. monitor heart rhythm, fluid intake and muscle movements. advise patient not to drive or use tools/ machinery. - 6what are extrapyramidal reactions?Extrapyramidal symptoms, also called drug-induced movement disorders, describe the side effects caused by certain antipsychotic and other drugs. These side effects include: involuntary or uncontrollable movements. tremors.
- 7what is tardive dyskinesia?Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a disorder that results in involuntary, repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue, or smacking the lips. Additionally, there may be rapid jerking movements or slow writhing movements.
- 8explain Buscopan? What? why? where? how?*hyoscine hydrobromide
*ampoules 400 mcg / ml IM
*reduces production of gastic and intestinal secretions to prevent & treat motion sickness, spasm of GI tract, biliary spasm and renal spasm. also used as diagnostic aid in radiology.
*up to 1 mg IM
*can cause dysphagia, thirst, constipation, nausea, taste alteration, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness, urinary issues, tachycardia, dryness of skin
*nursing considerations: can cause tachycardia and hypotension , monitor HR and BP. - 9explain the process to remove a PIVC (peripheral intravenous catheter) ?*hand hygiene
*gather equipment: gauze, dressing, kidney dish
*check valid order to remove
*check patient ID, explain & gain consent
* remove any dressing
*hold PIVC with non dominant hand & loosen adhesive dressing, removing horiszontally to avoid damaging skin
* expose insertion site, hold prepared gauze above site and slowly remove PIVC
*apply light pressure with the gauze, apply dressing
*inspect PIVC to ensure intact
*skin check
*complete documentation - 10what needle is used for an IM injection?*pink 18 gauge blunt to draw up medication ( bevel if needing to mix vials or dissolve )
* 23 gauge blue IM injection - 11which way should the bevel be facing and why?upwards. it penetrates the skin easier and makes it less painful
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