Intramuscular injection Correct Answer-Site- Deltoid, ventrogluteal, and
vastus lateralis
Syringe- 3 mL
18-25 gauge
5/8 in - 1 1/2 in
Angle- 90 degrees
Medication Amt- 0.05 to 3.0 mL
vaccines:
Hepatitis A and B
tetanus - diphtheria (Td) or w/ pertussis (Tdap)
influenza
meningococcal
antibiotics and medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera)
Subcutaneous Injection Correct Answer-Site- Upper outer arm, lower
abdomen, and anterior thigh
Syringe- 3 mL
25- 27 gauge
,1/2 inch (90 degrees) or 5/8 inch (45 degrees)
Angle - 45 or 90 degrees
Medication Amt - Not more than 2 mL-
Medication given -
vaccines:
measle-mumps-rubella (MMR), varicella, polio, shingles
heparin & enoxaparin (lovenox)
insulin
Intradermal Injection Correct Answer-Site - Anterior forearm, mid-back
areas
Syringe- 1 mL
25-27 gauge
3/8 inch to 5/8 inch needle long
Angle: 5-15 degree bevel facing upward
Medication Amt - 0.01- 0.05 mL
, Medication given -
Mantoux tuberculin test (TST) - TB testing
intradermal flu vaccine
allergy testing
abbreviations Correct Answer-Bid - 2x a day
Tid - 3x a day
Qid - 4x a day
qh - every hour
prn - as needed
ac - before meals
pc -after meals
qam - every morning
qad - every other day