NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
Question
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This type of injection is administered just below the skin.
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IV
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SC
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Subcutaneous (SQ or Sub-Q) injection means the injection is given in the fatty tissue, just under the skin. A SQ injection is the best way to give yourself certain medicines, including: Insulin. Blood-thinners.
Detailed explanation-2: -Subcutaneous infusion, also known as interstitial infusion or hypodermoclysis, is a form of subcutaneous (under the skin) administration of fluids to the body, often saline or glucose solutions. It is the infusion counterpart of subcutaneous injection with a syringe.
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