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Parenteral Meds Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should you do if a patient reports burning during injection?✔✔ Stop and assess the site and technique
What is the advantage of the ventrogluteal site over the dorsogluteal site?✔✔ Less risk of hitting a major nerve or blood vessel
What should be checked on a vial before using the medication?✔✔ Expiration date and clarity of solution
Why is medication given parenterally rather than orally in some cases?✔✔ Faster absorption or bypassing the digestive tract
What should be done if medication is cloudy and is supposed to be clear?✔✔ Do not use it and report to pharmacy
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How can you confirm you are in the right site before administering an IM injection?✔✔ Use anatomical landmarks for accuracy
What is the best way to prevent infection when giving injections?✔✔ Follow aseptic technique at all times
How is a wheal produced in intradermal injection?✔✔ By injecting a small volume slowly under the epidermis
What type of medication should never be given IV push?✔✔ Potassium chloride (without dilution)
What is the immediate action after giving a heparin subcutaneous injection?✔✔ Do not massage the site
Where is the preferred site for a subcutaneous insulin injection?✔✔ Abdomen
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