Pharmacology- IV Dosage Calculation Top Questions and CORRECT Answers
Types of IV Fluids - D5W NS D5NS 1/2NS LR If an infusion is given manually, is a pump involved? - No, the infusion is given by gravity D5W - Dextrose 5% in water NS - 0.9% normal saline D5NS - Dextrose 5% & Normal Saline 1/2NS - 0.45% normal saline (half strength) LR - Lactated ringers mix of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water If we're calculating the drip rate of a solution, what units are we ending in? - gtts/min If we're calculating the flow rate of a solution, what units are we ending in? - mL/hr
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