Chapter 35: IV Medications

Question 1

Describe at least three appropriate situations for administering IV medications.

Answer 1

A quick response during an emergency; client has disorders that affect the absorption/metabolism of drugs; blood levels of drugs need to be maintained at a consistent therapeutic level; to avoid the discomfort of repeated injections; a mechanism is needed to administer drug therapy I’ve a prolonged period of time

Question 2

Name two ways by which IV medications are administered.

Answer 2

Continuous; intermittent

Question 3

Describe one method for giving bolus administrations of IV medications.

Answer 3

IV port
• extending from IV tubing
• seal made of latex or another substance that can be pierced with a needle or needleless adapter

Question 4

Describe two methods for administering medicated solution intermittently.

Answer 4

IV port, medication lock

Question 5

Discuss two purposes for using a volume-control set.

Answer 5

To administer IV mess in a small volume of solution at intermittent intervals; to avoid accidentally overloading the circulatory system

Question 6

Define central venous catheter.

Answer 6

Venous access device that extends to the superior vena cava

Question 7

Name three types off central venous catheters.

Answer 7

Nontunneled percutaneous catheter; tunneled catheter; implanted catheter

Question 8

Discuss two techniques for protecting oneself when administering antineoplastic drugs.

Answer 8

Cover drug prep area with a disposable paper pad, which will absorb small drug spills; wear a long-sleeved cuffed low permeability gown with a closed front

Question 9

Name two types of veins into which intravenous medications are administered.

Answer 9

Peripheral; central