Pharmacology for CMA's

Injections One

100

The maximum amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route is

1 ml

200

This is an equivalent value for a cubic centimeter

1 cc to 1 ml

300

What's the angle of needle insertion for IM

90 degrees

400

A subcutaneous injection is given into this tissue

Fat

500

The purpose of aspirating when giving an IM injection is to

ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel

Injections Deux

100

This site is used most often to administer medication to infants and young children

       Vastus Lateralis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

200

A glass container with a rubber stopper that holds more than one dose

Multiple-dose vial

300

When withdrawing medication from a vial, the needle must be inserted below the fluid level to 

prevent air bubbles from getting into the syringe

400

Why is it important not to apply pressure to the injection site of an ID injection

To prevent the medication from being absorbed into the tissues

500

What is the method used to examine a tuberculin skin test

Inspection and palpation

Injections Drei

100

ID injections are used to administer

Skin Tests

200

This is not done when an ampule is used to administer medication

Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication

300

A patient's forearm is held taut while administering the Mantoux test

Permit easier insertion of the needle

400

This is the needle length used to administer an IM injection into the dorsogluteal site on an average-size adult

1 1/2 inches

500

This is commonly used site to administer a subcut injection

Upper lateral arm

Injections IV

100

Tuberculin skin tests are read within

48 to 72 hours

200

This is used to administer and ID injection

Tuberculin syringe

300

This is administered through the subcutaneous route

Insulin

400

This is recommended for healthcare workers, everyone entering the military, anyone that cares for a person with active tuberculosis, and patients in a nursing home

TB test

500

This is the site for IM injections for adults because it can absorb a large amount of medication

Dorsogluteal

Injections Cinco

100

These are sites located outside of the gastrointestinal tract

Parenteral

200

This is the needle length for subcutaneous injections

5/8 inch

300

This is the size and length used for ID injections

26G, 3/8 inch

400

This needle gauge has the largest lumen

The smaller gauge needle has the largest lumen

18

20

27

25

500

These areas are avoided when administering a tuberculin skin test

bruised, red, swollen, hairy areas, scar tissue