NURS 400 (With complete solution)

What are disadvantages of IV medication therapy? correct answers -Circulatory fluid overload is possible if the infusion is large or too rapid -Immediate absorption leaves little time to correct errors -Infiltration -IVF administration can irate the lining of the vein -Failure to maintain surgical asepsis can lead to local or systemic infection Advantages of IV medication therapy correct answers ▪ Immediate action ▪ Precise Amount ▪ Constant therapeutic blood levels ▪ Allows use larger volume of fluid for meds ▪ Allow use of irritating meds (ex. Chemo) 1 mg = ? mcg correct answers 1,000 mcg 1 oz = ? mL correct answers 30 mL 1 tsp = ? mL correct answers 5 mL 1 kg = ? lbs correct answers 2.2 lbs Complications of IV Fluid Therapy correct answers o Infiltration o Extravasation Normal value of sodium correct answers 136-145 Normal value of chloride correct answers 98-106 Normal value of Bicarbonate correct answers 22-38 Normal value of Calcium correct answers 9 - 10.5 Normal value of Potassium correct answers 3.5 - 5 Normal value of Phosphorus correct answers 3 - 4.5 Normal value of Magnesium correct answers 1.8 - 2.6 Manifestations of FVE correct answers Cardiovascular Changes ● ↑ pulse (bounding pulse) ● Elevated BP ● Distended neck veins ● Elevated central venous pressure ● Weight gain