68W LPC Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

Injection sites correct answer: Instramuscular IM Intradermal Subcutaneous SQ When is medication verified correct answer: When obtained from place of storage. When withdrawing the medication. When placing the meds back. Intradermal injections correct answer: Allergy, TB, and mumps testing. 1/4 to 1/2 needle length 25-27 gauge Sites- inner forearm, back of upper arm, on back between shoulder blades. Subcutaneous injection correct answer: Absorbs-15-30mins Duration-hours to weeks Length- 1/2 to 1 in Gauge- 23 to 25 Sites- tricep not exceed .5ml Vastus lateralis- not exceed 2ml Abdomen- usually insulin 45 degree angle Intramuscular injection IM correct answer: Absorb- 10-20mins Duration- hours to weeks Large volume of medication needed Gauge- 20 to 22 Length- depends on patient Sites- deltoid- up to 2ml Gluteus Maximus- up to 5ml Vastus lateralis- up to 5ml 90 degrees Anyibiotics correct answer: Compound that inhibits or kills the growth of micro organisms such as bacteria, Protozoa, and fungi. Categories of antibiotics correct answer: Broad- effective against a wide range of microorganisms Narrow- effective against a specific type. Topical abx correct answer: Absorbs via mucous membranes, rapid. Easy to give. Safe, Oral abx correct answer: Pros: most economical, convenient, easy to give. Cons: vomiting, requires cooperative patient, slow absorption rate. Intravenous IV abx correct answer: Pros: fast absorption, for patients unconscious, Cons: harder to administer, fear of needles.