time-released drugs
five rights
needle sizes
proper amount of med per muscle
miscellaneous
100
DUR
What is duration
100
checking the wrist band and dob while pt tells you their name and dob
What is the right client
100
this size is the minimum recommended for an IM injection on an average weight person
What is one inch
100
vastus lateralis (infant)
What is up to 1 mL
100
before giving a beta blocker the nurse must know
What is BP and pulse
200
CR
What is continuous release
200
checking to see if the medication is IM, subq, or IV
What is the right route
200
IV needle gage size range and needle length
What is 16-24 and 1-1.5''
200
vastus laterallis or ventrogluteal (must walk) (toddler)
What is 1 mL
200
when administering glucocorticoids, the nurse must be aware of what these drugs can cause
What is cushing's syndrome
300
LA
What is long acting
300
checking both the generic and trade name with the order
What is the right drug
300
IM needle gauge and length
What is 19-22 and 1-1.5"
300
deltoid (adult)
What is 2 mL
300
pregnancy category... no risk to fetus
What is category A
400
ER
What is extended release
400
verifying that you got the correct dosage
What is the right amount
400
subcutaneous gauge size and needle length
What is 24-27 and 3/8-1"
400
vastus lateralis (adult)
What is 2-3 mL
400
you use this when you have a medication that stains or is a skin irritant
What is the z track method
500
contin
What is continuous action
500
giving the medication 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after the scheduled dose
What is the right time
500
needle gauge and length for an infant
What is 25-27 and 1/2"
500
ventrogluteal (adult)
What is 3 mL
500
herbal: this improves memory and can be used to treat depression
What is Ginkgo
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