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9 Terms
Bolus dose
Single, large concentrated dose of medication or fluid that is given rapidly
Intermittent IV infusion
IV infusion that is administered at scheduled intervals rather than continuously
IV direct route
Administered directly through an IV without dilution in a large volume of fluid
How long can a secondary tubing be hung?
24 hours
Reasons for administering IV meds
Faster results
If patient NPO
Certain drug delivery for the medication
Why is the secondary bag hung higher?
Gravity will have the higher bag run first & then the lower bag will follow
If PDTM gave a range to administer medication, what factors would you consider when deciding how fast to run the medication?
Pain or discomfort at the IV site
Risk of fluid overload
Age of the patient
When PDTM gave a range to dilute the medication, what factors would you consider when deciding which mini-bag to use?
Less fluid will reduce chance of fluid overload
Toxicity of the medication
What will you do if the medication is not compatible with the current running line?
New line will have to be started
