Question

During an intramuscular injection procedure, the medication label should be checked:

Answer 1

Answer:

The medication label should be checked by comparing it with the  MAR (Medication Administration Records or therapeutic documentation care plan TDCP).That is the label  printed on the medication should be compare with the Medication  Administrations records  

Explanation:

Ideally this should be done three times, when it is removed from the medication cart,and before and after  it was removed form the  medication  cart.

Besides,the date of expiration should be checked,and the regulations concerning administrations of multi-does vial should be  taken into considerations.

The medications mode of storage should be taken into confederation,proper storage must be ensured.

Generally the application of medication through injection into the muscles for faster absorption  into the blood streams for fast distribution is called IM. This is aided by the rich blood supply to the muscles.Therefore it is a faster mode of blood application than the subcutaneous routes.