Medication Drawing from Ampule

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of using a filtered needle when drawing medication from an ampule?

  • To reduce the viscosity of the medication
  • To prevent glass particles or shards from remaining in the medication (correct)
  • To reduce the risk of air bubbles in the medication
  • To increase the speed of drawing up the medication

What is the first thing that should be checked when inspecting the medication from the ampule?

  • The viscosity of the medication
  • The color of the medication
  • Expiry date and correct medication concentration (correct)
  • The presence of air bubbles in the ampule

Why is it necessary to ensure that the medication is sitting at the bottom of the ampule?

  • To prevent air bubbles from forming in the ampule
  • To prevent contamination of the medication
  • To facilitate easy withdrawal of the medication (correct)
  • To avoid spillage of the medication

What should be done if any medication appears to be stuck at the top portion of the ampule?

<p>Give it a gentle thump to ensure it moves to the bottom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for using 2x2 gauze when preparing to open the ampule?

<p>To safely crack it along the perforated line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after drawing up the medication into the syringe?

<p>Gently flick and push the syringe to eliminate air bubbles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to dispose of the glass ampule in a Sharps container?

<p>Due to risk of injury from broken glass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving a gentle thump to an ampule with stuck medication?

<p>To help dislodge any stuck medication to move it to the bottom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need to ensure that no air bubbles are present in the syringe?

<p>To accurately measure and administer correct dosage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Filtered needle use

To prevent glass particles or shards from remaining in the medication drawn from an ampule.

Ampule inspection

Expiry date and correct medication concentration.

Medication settling

To facilitate easy and complete withdrawal of the medication.

Stuck medication

Give it a gentle thump to ensure it moves to the bottom.

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Using gauze to open ampule

To safely crack it along the perforated line and protect fingers.

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Removing air bubbles

Gently flick and push the syringe to eliminate air bubbles.

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Ampule disposal

Due to the risk of injury from broken glass.

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Purpose of gentle thump

To help dislodge any stuck medication and move it to the bottom of the ampule.

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No air bubbles in syringe

To accurately measure and administer the correct dosage.

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