Intramuscular Medication (IM) Administration
- Injury to Nerves, Bone, and Blood Vessels
- Deltoid
- Vastus Lateralis
- Ventrogluteal
- Selection of Needle Length
- Aseptic Technique for Drawing Up
- Z-Track
- 90 Degree Angle
- Max Amount (2-5 mL Adult, 1 mL Child)
- Techniques to Reduce Pain
Routes of Administration Part One
- Oral
- Sublingual
- Buccal
- Rectal
- Tubes
- Transdermal
- Drops/Spray
- Vaginal
- Inhalation
Routes of Administration Part Two (Parenteral)
- Intradermal
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Intravenous
- Epidural
- Intrathecal
- Intraosseous
- Intraperitoneal
GI Absorption
- Stomach
- Alcohol
- Duodenum
- Iron
- Jejunum
- Folate
- Terminal Ileum
- Vitamin B12
- Bile Resorption
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Lab Values
Peak and Trough
- Peak
- Highest Concentration
- Trough
- Lowest Level of Therapeutic Range
- Obtain Before Next Dose
- Half-Life
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
- Alpha and Beta Agonist
- Anaphylaxis
- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
- Bleeding
- Cardiac Arrest
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Tremors
- Insomnia
- Multiple Strengths