Ch 3: Administering IV Meds

Question 1

Before giving IV med…

Answer 1

1. Check pt’s allergy history
2. Check “5 rights”
3. Check med compatibility

Question 2

Physical Med incompatibilities

Answer 2

2 or more meds mixed… a physical substance (precipitate) is formed

Question 3

Therapeutic Med incompatibilities

Answer 3

two or more meds given too close together may change the effect of one or both meds.
Synergistic: enhances/ magnifies effects/ SE
Opposition/Antagonistic: 2 drugs with opposing actions, will decrease efficacy.

Question 4

Chemical Med incompatibilities

Answer 4

1 drug changes the chemical composition of another