TRIVIA
PREFERRED SITE FOR IM INJECTIONS
Buttocks
Max amount of penetrations through a rubber stopper
5
After cleaning a LAF HOOD, it should not be used for how long
5 minutes
Another term for TPN
HYPERALIMENTATION
Term for “causes changes in genetic material “
Mutagenic
What is the order of onset of action of routes of drug administration from most rapid to slowest
IV,IM,SUBQ,INTRADERMAL,ORAL LIQUIDS,ORAL SOLID,RECTAL
Solvent used for prepping and reconstituting of parenterals
Sterile Water for injection, U.S.P.
When a LAF HOOD is turned on, how long should it be left to run before using it
30 minutes
Mandatory garb for working in a LAF HOOD
Gown,gloves,mask,hair bonnet,shoe covers,
Term for “interferes with processes of cell division “
Cytotoxic
A small volume of liquid administered directly into a vein is known as what
IV PUSH
How efficient are HEPA FILTERS
99.97%
How many times should a rubber stopper be wiped with a alcohol swab when disinfecting
Several times in the same direction
Labels required for IVBags once prepared
“MEDICATION ADDED”
“DATE PREPARED “
When is it critical to give a drug by a route with a rapid onset of action
Heart attack,asthma, shock
pH of human blood
7.35 to 7.4
Max amount of times a venting needle can be used
5
When inserting a needle through a rubber stopper of a vial in a LAF HOOD, how should the needle be inserted
Bevel up, starting at a 45 degree angle, then moving to 90 degrees after the needle goes in
What does HEPA stand for
High Efficiency Particulate Air
What are some disadvantages of PARENTERAL ADMINISTRATION
Can be expensive,Flow Hoods and BIOSAFETY cabinets need annual certification,pharmacists and techs need to be certified annually,ongoing personnel training, workers need to be aware of contamination risks, need for labelling and check systems, need for end product testing,solutions must be sterile, free of particulate matter and pyrogen free, trained personnel are required to administer these meds, psychological pain associated with injections
Multi dose containers usually don’t contain more than what amount
30 mL
How often should the protective grill over a HEPA be cleaned
Weekly
How many times can an alcohol swab be used
3-5 times unless it dries out
TERATOGENIC
Causes birth defects
What does an administration set consist of
Plastic tubing (catheter), a clamp, a drip chamber(Buretrol), and a needle adapter