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| What are 4 advantages of IV med administration |
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Definition
1-direct access
2-instant drug action/termination
3-controlled rate
4-for delivering high drug concentrations
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Term
| Why would a pt. need IV Administration vs. oral? |
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Definition
It would be for a pt. who cannot tolerate oral medication due to:
GI irritation
better control of rate of drug admin
use if the GI is limited |
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Term
| Drugs can be give intravenously when these other 2 routes cause irritating properties that cause pain and trauma: |
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Definition
intramuscular or subcutanious |
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Term
What are disadvantages of IV infusion? |
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Definition
Drug interaction/incompatibilities
Errors in mixing meds
Speed shock
Extravasation of a vesicant drug
Chemical phlebitis |
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Term
What is the standard for Nurses to be responsible for when giving an IV? |
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Definition
knowing the med use, dose, side effects, adverse reactions
assessing the apropriate reason for prescribed therapy, pt age, condition |
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