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Pharmacodynamics correct answers The study of what the drug does to the body Drug Receptor correct answers particular area that receives the maximum effect of a drug pharmacology correct answers the study of the biological effects of chemicals we put into our body to produce some kind of change through a sequen Intradermal (ID) correct answers injection into the dermis just under the epidermis Uses: TB testing and allergy sensitivities Needle size: 25-27 gauge Needle length: 1.4 - 5/8 in (0.6-1.6 cm) Usual site: inner forearm Subcutaneous (subcut) correct answers under the skin or dermis layer in the fatty tissue layer Uses: non-irritating, soluble medication (insulin and heparin) Needle size 25-27 gauge Needle length- 3/8 -5/8 in (1 -1.6 cm) usual site- abdomen, posterior upper arm, thigh Intramuscular (IM) correct answers uses: irritating, solutions and oils, and aqueous suspensions. Needle sizes: 18-25 gauge usual site: deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal * Do not inject more than 3mL(2mL for the deltoid) * Divide larger volumes into two syringes and use two different sites * Use Z-track method Intravenous (IV) correct answers Uses: administering medications, fluids, and blood products Needle size: 16 gauge- clients who have trauma 18 gauge- surgery and blood administering 22-24 gauge- children, older adults, and clients who have medical issues or are stable post-op Usual site: hand, wrist cubital fossa, foot, and scalp nonparenteral administration correct answers absorbed into the system through digestive tract parenteral administration correct answers drugs are given by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins. Any route of admin that does not involve drug absorption through the GI tract Oral or enteral correct answers -tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, elixirs, lozenges -most common route Contraindications- vomiting, aspiration precautions/absence of gag reflex, decreased LOC, difficulty swallowing Clients sit at 90 angle to help with swallowing Never crush enteric-coated or time release medications Break or cut scored tablets only