Air Bubble in Prefilled Lovenox Syringe
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What is the appropriate action regarding the air bubble in a prefilled Lovenox syringe before administration? O Expel the air bubble to prevent injection site pain. O Expel the air bubble to ensure accurate dosage. O Leave the air bubble in the syringe and administer the injection as is. O Only expel the air bubble if the syringe contains more than the prescribed dose.
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In this pharmacology quiz question, we are asked about the correct handling of an air bubble in a prefilled Lovenox syringe before administration.
Medication Administration: Lovenox
Lovenox, also known by its generic name enoxaparin, is a low molecular weight heparin used to prevent blood clots. It comes in a very specific prefilled syringe format.
Key Drug: Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Most medical professionals are taught to expel air from a syringe to ensure accurate volume and safety. However, for Lovenox, there is a crucial exception to this rule.
General Rule: Usually expel air bubbles.
Lovenox Exception: Do NOT expel the air bubble.
Let's look at why we leave the bubble in. The bubble is purposely placed there by the manufacturer.
When you inject the medication subcutaneously, usually into the abdomen, the air bubble follows the liquid medication.
Why keep the bubble?
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