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What’s the difference in absorption rate between an IM injection and a subcut injection |
IM Injection has a faster absorption rate due to the blood within the muscle, where as there is lack of blood supply to the subconscious tissue means the absorption rate with ten subcut injection is absorbed slower. |
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What are the names for the IM injection sites and what’s the maximum amount you can administer in that site? |
Deltoid- 1ml Ventrogluteal - below hip Dorsoglutael - butt Vastus lateralis- outer quad |
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What can be complications of an IM injection? |
Abscess Necrosis Nerve injuries Lingering pain Skin slough |
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What are some complications of a subcut injection? |
Pain Redness Swelling |
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How do antibiotics act? |
Antibiotics act by blocking vital processes in bacteria, killing the bacteria interfere with bacteria reproduction. |
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Difference between bacteria vs virus? |
Bacteria is a single, but complex cell, that can live inside or outside of the body. Viruses are smaller and are not cells. They need a host cell to multiply (human or animal). |
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Gentamicin. Action, adverse effects, reason for giving & education things to consider |
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