NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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A intramuscular injection is given in the ____
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vein
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muscle tissue
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under the skin
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none of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An intramuscular injection is a technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles. This allows the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.
Detailed explanation-2: -Based on these three conditions, deltoid, ventrogluteal, and thigh sites are considered to be safe and, thus, commonly used for IM injections. The deltoid site has been used in clinical settings and is preferred in Japan because it is easily accessible for clinicians and also for patients to expose.
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