common IV therapy solutions Tonicity

Question 1

0.9% saline

Answer 1

isotonic, trauma, diabetic, blood transfusions,

Question 2

0.45% saline

Answer 2

hypotonic, supplies normal daily salt and water

Question 3

5% dextrose in water

Answer 3

isotonic, vehicle for some IV piggybacks, hyperkalemia

Question 4

10% dextrose in water

Answer 4

hypertonic, if TBN is discontinued

Question 5

5% dextrose in 0.9% saline

Answer 5

hypertonic, early treatment of burns

Question 6

5% dextrose in 0.45% saline

Answer 6

hypertonic, postop

Question 7

5% dextrose in 0.225% saline

Answer 7

isontonic; postop

Question 8

ringer lactate

Answer 8

isotonic; trauma, dehydration from sever diarrhea or vomitt

Question 9

5% dextrose in ringer lactate

Answer 9

hypertonic, burns, deyhrdation from sever diarrhea or vomitting