Health Care > QUESTIONS & ANSWERS > BLOCK 10 – Module 1 – Dosage Calculations, IV Medications, Blood Transfusions, and Parenteral Nu (All)
Dosage Calculations (PowerPoint) IV Solutions Provides rapid therapeutic effect Can lead to immediate serious reactions Isotonic: parenteral solution within osmolarity of 270-300 m... Osm/L. When infused, fluid d/n move into or out of body cells. Pt is at risk for fluid overload. Hypertonic: fluids greater than 300 (parenteral nutrition is this) Used to correct fluid and electrolyte and acid-base imbalances by moving water out of the bodies cells into the blood stream. Hypotonic: fluids less than 270 Fluid moves into the cells. IV and IV Push Medications IV Push IV push medications are injected directly into the IV port using a syringe. Flush the line before and after giving med with 10 ml of normal saline or per facility protocol Adverse Reactions Severe adverse reactions may occur quickly Hypersensitivity to IV medications can occur immediately *The most severe reaction is anaphylaxis Dramatic and acute, marked by sudden onset of rapid articaria and respiratory distress *The most common anaphylaxis causing medication is Penicillin at parental administration Nursing Responsibilities Medication indications and proper dosage Contraindications and precautions Appropriate dilution, rate of infusion, pH & osmolarity, and compatibility with other IV meds Never assume that IV administration is the same as giving the medication by other routes Preparing Medications for IV administration, follow these safety rules: Check expiration date Maintain sterile technique Inspect the medication, diluent, and solution for particles or cloudiness Documentation Nursing Responsibilities o Six Rights Right medication Right dose Right time Right client Right route Right documentation; document immediately after giving the medication, if not given indicate why on the MAR and nursing notes o Three Medication Checks Check #1: compare the med label to the MAR as you remove the medication from the storage area Check #2: compare the med label to the MAR as you prepare each medication [Show More]
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