AIIMS PG Exam – 84915

A. Monitoring of lithium therapy

B. Monitoring of carbamazepine therapy

C. Administration of long-acting depot antipsychotics

D. Administration of nicotine patches

Correct Answer » C Explanation

Ans. C. Administration of long-acting depot antipsychotics

* Z-Tracking technique-

Stretch/displace the skin by pulling it laterally away from the intended point of injection.

Pulling the skin and tissue before injection causes the needle track to the shape of letter Z which gives the procedure it’s name. The zigzag track line prevent medication leaking from the muscle into sorrounding tissue.