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Pharm II Unit 1
principals of IV meds
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
08/31/2011

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What are 4 advantages of IV med administration
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1-direct access 

2-instant drug action/termination

3-controlled rate

4-for delivering high drug concentrations

 

 

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Why would a pt. need IV Administration vs. oral?
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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Drugs can be give intravenously when these other 2 routes cause irritating properties that cause pain and trauma:
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intramuscular or subcutanious

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What are disadvantages of IV infusion?

Definition

Drug interaction/incompatibilities

Errors in mixing meds

Speed shock

Extravasation of a vesicant drug

Chemical phlebitis

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What is the standard for Nurses to be responsible for when giving an IV?

Definition

knowing the med use, dose, side effects, adverse reactions

assessing the apropriate reason for prescribed therapy, pt age, condition

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