DRUGS: .09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Question 1

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Class

Answer 1

isotonic crystalloid solution

Question 2

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Mechanism of Actions

Answer 2

replaces water and electrolytes

Question 3

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Indications

Answer 3

hypovolemia, heat related illness, DKA

Question 4

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Contraindictions

Answer 4

heart failure

Question 5

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

rare

Question 6

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Drug Interactions

Answer 6

few

Question 7

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Route

Answer 7

IV

Question 8

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Dosage and Administration - ADULTS

Answer 8

Adults
Adult: rapid admin for heat related illnesses, hypovolemia, DKA. Other instances dictate moderate admin of 100mL/h.

Question 9

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Dosage and Administration - PEDIATRICS

Answer 9

Pediatrics
10mL/kg bolus over 5-10 minutes, multiple if necessary

Question 10

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Duration of Action

Answer 10

short term therapy

Question 11

.09% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline): Special Considerations

Answer 11

none