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IV Meds
1921- Exam II
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2011

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Term
IV therapy is used for administration of fluids containing what?
Definition
H2O, Dextrose, Fat Emulsions, Vitamins, Electrolytes, Drugs
Term
Reasons for IV fluids
Definition
for drugs unable to be absorbed via the GI Tract, better drug availability, Rapid distribution, rapid onset, delayed deactivation by the liver.
Term
When is an IV appropriate?
Definition
Life threatening situations, when meds can't be delivered another way, unconscious client, other routes not available, drugs are harmful to tissues
Term
define Hypotonic & example
Definition
used to dilute excess serum electrolytes ex: 0.45%NS
Term
Hypertonic (give example)
Definition
corrects electrolyte imbalances, as in GI loss Ex: D5NS, D5LR
Term
Isotonic (give example)
Definition
used to expand volume Ex: NS, LR, D5W
Term
Complications of IV Therapy
Definition
sepsis, thrombosis, phlebitis, air emboli, infiltration, speed shock, fluid overload
Term
Infiltration
Definition
catheter dislodged, fluid enters tissues
Term
Phlebitis
Definition
irritated, red, painful vein
Term
Continuous IV infusion
Definition
for rehydration
Term
Intermittent IV infusion
Definition
for antibiotics or chemotherapy
Term
Injection (IV Push)
Definition
rapid onset, narrow index of safety, (must dilute)
Term
KVO
Definition
keep vein open, 10-20 mL/hr
Term
Peripheral IV site
Definition
Hand, arm, feet, & legs (scalp in neonates)
Term
central venous iv
Definition
single or multiple Lumen
Term
Central Venous IV Sites
Definition
Subclavian catheter, PICC, Femoral catheter, hickman catheter, broviac catheter, groshong catheter, & implantable access port
Term
Peripheral "INT" intermittent infusion devices
Definition
flushed with saline q8-12 hrs and before/after infusion
Term
after removing peripheral int document what?
Definition
insertion site free of s/s of infection, catheter removed intact
Term
Check IV infusion and site how often?
Definition
every hour
Term
Piggyback/Secondary (IVPB)
Definition
Intermittent infusions (IV bags 50, 100, 150 mL)
Term
Steps for preparing an IV infusion
Definition
-Remove fluids from wrapper
-Inspect
-Remove tubing from package
-Clamp
-Spike
-Fill
-Prime
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