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Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injection Technique

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  1. A drug that has a volume of 3ml is to be given by intra-muscular route. Which site may be suitable? (Clue)
  2. A drug that has a volume of 1.5ml is to be given by intra-muscular route. Which additional site may be used? (Clue)
  3. What is the maximum volume that should be administered sub-cutaneously? (Clue)
  4. Why is it desirable to administer both intra- muscular and sub-cutaneous injections at a 90-degree angle? (Clue)
  5. Prior to injection what information about the drug itself should you familiarise yourself with and where can you obtain this information? (Clue)
  6. Some sub-cutaneous syringes and needles are pre-assembled for use. They have part of the needle inside the tip of the syringe. With this type of equipment how much of the needle should be inserted into the injection site and why? (Clue)
  7. Why is it necessary to leave one third of the needle exposed when syringe and needle that your have assembled yourself? (Clue)
  8. It is necessary to withdraw the plunger slightly before administering an injection intra-muscularly in order to ascertain the needle tip is in a muscle not a blood vessel. What action should you take if the syringe becomes tinged with blood at this point and you are in the process of administering a controlled drug? (Clue)
  9. List six potential local complications following administration of an injection? (Clue)