Injections
SC (subcutaneous) injections are given at what angle?
45 degrees
how do parenteral meds come packaged (3)
vials, ampules and premeasured syringes and cartridges
what forms are prescriptions available in? (3)
written, electronic, and verbal
process of combining, mixing, or altering two or more drugs or ingredients to create a med tailored to the needs of a specific pt.
What is compounding? (with medications)
what temp should refrigerated meds be stored at?
35 -46 degrees F
ID (intradermal) injections are given at what angle?
5-15 degrees
what is the most common ID injection site
forearm
when the DEA's rule on EPCS become effective
June 1st 2010
healthcare providers and organizations are required to report statistics on communicable diseases to whom?
what is another documentation that can be used in lieu of a MAR (medication administrative record)?
EMR (electronic medical system)
who should not get an injection in the deltoid (what age)
infants and children under 3 years.
how do you open an ampule to withdrawn the med?
snap the neck off by grasping it with an alcohol wipe, sterile gauze, or ampule protector
What kind of pharmacy prepares and dispenses intricate meds for more complex, chronic, and rare health conditions (AIDS/HIV/cancer/immune diseases etc)
Specialty Pharmacy
clinical section
who is responsible for regulating the disposal of meds
FDA
IM (intramuscular) injections are given at what angle
90 degrees
a sealed glass container designed to hold a single dose of medication
an ampule
a special pharmacy that is for compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials for use in nuclear medicine procedures
Nuclear Pharmacy
a electronic process that allows a health care provider to enter medical orders electronically into a system
CPOE (computerized provider order entry) system
how often should the temps of refrigerated meds be checked?
daily
how much medication can be injected into the deltoid?
1mL
a vial of medication containing more than one dosage of the med
multi-dose vial
what are the negative sides to using paper prescriptions
lost /stolen/used illegally
what three things are healthcare providers required to report
Births, Deaths, and communicable diseases
who oversees the use and containment of narcotics and illegal drugs
DEA