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Intramuscular Injection Guidelines for Anticoagulated Patients

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What is the recommended duration of pressure application after injections in patients on anti-coagulants?

12-15 minutes

1-2 minutes

3-5 minutes (correct)

7-10 minutes

According to the CDC and WHO, is aspiration necessary before intramuscular injections?

Yes, it is necessary for all intramuscular injections

It is only necessary for pediatric vaccinations

No, it is not necessary for any intramuscular injections (correct)

It is necessary for dorsal gluteal IM injections only

In which specific cases is aspiration before intramuscular vaccines injection considered an exception?

High dose narcotics only

All types of intramuscular medications

Dorsal gluteal IM injection only (correct)

Pediatric vaccinations only

Which factor affects the rate of absorption of injected medication?

Depth of injection Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication associated with injections?

Anaphylactic reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of injections mentioned in the text?

Requirement of physical restraint for children Signup and view all the answers

Which route of medication delivery involves the GI tract?

Sublingual (SL) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of injections over oral medications?

Avoidance of first-pass hepatic metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for intramuscular (IM) injections?

Thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

Which percutaneous route of medication delivery involves patches and creams?

Transdermal Signup and view all the answers