Injections
part that fits into the needle
What is the hub?
most important question to ask before administering an oral medication
What is "do you have trouble swallowing"?
the first step in calculating dosages
What is making conversions?
math term used to describe two fractions that are equal to each other
What is proportionate?
meaning of "tid" on a prescription
What is three times a day?
what the inside diameter of the needle is called
What is the gauge?
one important question ask before giving a patient a drug
What is "do you have allergies"?
how standard 3mL syringe is calculated
What is tenths of a mL?
amount of space occupied by a medicine
What is volume?
meaning of "npo"
What is "nothing by mouth"?
technique used to deliver irritating meds to deep muscle tissue
What is Z-track?
what you do if child has medicine dribbling from the corner of his mouth after giving liquid medicine
What is nothing if he received most of the dose?
the amount of medication you would give if Dr ordered 500mg and you have 250mg/5mL on hand
What is 10mL?
this does not represent basic rights of drug administration
What is right to insurance?
meaning of "PRN"
What is "as needed"?
the sloped edge at the end of the needle
What is the bevel?
important for MA when teaching a patient about a new medication prescribed to them
What is to make sure you are familiar with the medication?
2.2lbs is equal to
What is 1kg?
a medical assistant documenting an injection before administering the injection is an example of this right
What is the right documentation?
abbreviation for intramuscular
What is IM?
length of a needle for a subcutaneous injection for an adult
What is 1/2-3/4"?
one thing that must be updated each time a patient visits the office
What is the medication list of the patient?
1L is equal to
What is 1,000mL?
administration of substance such as medication by muscle, vein or other than through GI tract
What is parenteral administration?
meaning of abbreviation "sol"
What is solution?