Safe Med Administration
What is the proper angle for a subcutaneous injection?
What is 45 to 90 degrees, depending on needle size and patient body type?
What is a key adverse effect of anticholinergic medications?
What is dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention?
What is the most common side effect of topical corticosteroids?
What is skin thinning with long-term use?
Which drug class ends in -pril and is used to lower blood pressure?
What are ACE inhibitors?
Which antibiotic class should not be given with dairy products?
What are tetracyclines?
Which site is preferred for IM injections in infants under 12 months?
What is the vastus lateralis?
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly affected by parasympathomimetics?
What is acetylcholine?
Which drug class is commonly used for muscle spasms?
What are muscle relaxants such as baclofen?
Which respiratory drug requires patient education about rinsing the mouth after use?
What are inhaled corticosteroids like fluticasone?
Which antifungal requires liver function monitoring?
What is fluconazole?
What should be done first if blood is aspirated during IM injection?
What is withdraw and start over with a new syringe and needle?
What is the antidote for a cholinergic crisis?
What is atropine?
Which neuromuscular blocking agent requires ventilatory support?
What is succinylcholine?
Which cardiac medication requires regular monitoring of digoxin levels?
What is digoxin?
Which adverse reaction is associated with aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
What is ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
Why is it important to rotate sites for subcutaneous injections?
What is to prevent lipodystrophy or tissue damage?
What class of drug is used to treat Parkinsons by restoring dopamine balance?
What are dopaminergic agents like levodopa-carbidopa?
What autoimmune condition is treated with cholinesterase inhibitors like pyridostigmine?
What is myasthenia gravis?
What is a key teaching point for nitroglycerin tablets?
What is to store them in a dark container and replace every 6 months?
Why is it important to finish all prescribed antibiotics?
What is to prevent antibiotic resistance?
What is the maximum volume typically injected intradermally?
What is 0.1 mL?
Which class of CNS depressants is often used for anxiety and insomnia?
What are benzodiazepines?
Which drug is used to treat severe acne by decreasing sebum production?
What is isotretinoin?
What is a common side effect of beta-blockers?
What is bradycardia?
Which antibiotic class carries a risk for tendon rupture?
What are fluoroquinolones?