Key Terms
A serious reaction that requires immediate treatment
anaphylactic reaction
What are the two types of allergy tests?
direct skin test, vitro blood test
types of medication used for SubQ
epinephrine, insulin, allergy
intra
within
powdered drug pressed into a disk
tablet
Pharmacology
An abnormal hypersensitivity to of the immune system of the body
allergy
what medication is used for the Z track method
iron dextran
cutane
skin
syrup
Introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin
intradermal injection
an infection bacterial disease that can occur in any part of the body
tuberculosis
What path does the Z track injection make
zig zag
skin
what is a controlled drug (description)
potential for abuse
Introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the skin
Intramuscular layer
What type of injection should be used for skin testing
Intradermal
IM site that contains lots of blood vessels and can take a large dose of medicine
dorsogluteal
trans
across
Highest potential for abuse
Schedule 1
Administration of medication by injection
parenteral
what is the purpose of patch testing
identify allergens that cause contact dermatitis
IM site that is easily accessible
deltoid
ous
pertaining to
space