infusion therapy test out

Question 1

furosemide: purpose

Answer 1

treats hypertension, heart failure, and edema

Question 2

furosemide: rate of admin

Answer 2

20 mg/min

Question 3

furosemide: priority side effects

Answer 3

• tinnitus
• blurred vision
• dark urine
• constipation
• dehydration

Question 4

furosemide: nursing considerations

Answer 4

• monitor daily weight
• monitor intake and output
• monitor amount/location of edema
• monitor lung sounds
• monitor skin turgor
• monitor mucous membranes

Question 5

Methylprednisolone: purpose

Answer 5

treats asthma, allergic reactions, arthritis, IBS, adrenal/blood/bone marrow disorders

Question 6

Methylprednisolone: rate of admin

Answer 6

5 (250mg) to 30 minutes (>250)

Question 7

Methylprednisolone: priority side effects

Answer 7

• headache
• nausea/vomiting
• weight gain
• confusion
• swelling

Question 8

Methylprednisolone: nursing considerations

Answer 8

monitor for development of hyperglycemia, hypertension, peptic ulcer, and osteoporosis

Question 9

Hydromorphone: purpose

Answer 9

relieves severe pain

Question 10

Hydromorphone: rate of admin

Answer 10

0.2mg to 1mg every 2-3 hours

Question 11

Hydromorphone: priority side effects

Answer 11

• headache
• difficulty sleeping
• dry mouth
• drowsiness
• stomach pain

Question 12

Hydromorphone: nursing considerations

Answer 12

breastfeeding is contraindicated

Question 13

Ketorolac: purpose

Answer 13

relieves moderate to severe post-operative pain

Question 14

Ketorolac: rate of admin

Answer 14

30mg every 6 hours

Question 15

Ketorolac: priority side effects

Answer 15

rash, hives, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, dysphagia

Question 16

Ketorolac: nursing considerations

Answer 16

The dose should be reduced for clients 65 years or older

Question 17

Metoprolol: purpose

Answer 17

treats hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure, and arrhythmias

Question 18

Metoprolol: rate of admin

Answer 18

50mg-100mg twice daily

Question 19

Metoprolol: priority side effects

Answer 19

dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting

Question 20

Metoprolol: nursing considerations

Answer 20

monitor BP, ECG, and pulse

Question 21

morphine: purpose

Answer 21

treats severe pain

Question 22

morphine: rate of admin

Answer 22

2.5-15 mg over 4-5 minutes

Question 23

morphine: priority side effects

Answer 23

headache, dizziness, mood changes, dysuria

Question 24

morphine: nursing considerations

Answer 24

breastfeeding is contraindicated

Question 25

Pantoprazole: purpose

Answer 25

reduces the amount of stomach acid produced

Question 26

Pantoprazole: rate of admin

Answer 26

80mg every 12 hours

Question 27

Pantoprazole: priority side effects

Answer 27

headache, nausea, vomiting, flatus, joint pain, diarrhea, dizziness

Question 28

Pantoprazole: nursing considerations

Answer 28

breastfeeding is contraindicated

Question 29

Potassium Chloride: purpose

Answer 29

treats hypokalemia

Question 30

Potassium Chloride: rate of admin

Answer 30

20 mEq/hour

Question 31

Potassium Chloride: priority side effects

Answer 31

bloating, severe vomiting, severe stomach pain, hyperkalemia

Question 32

Potassium Chloride: nursing considerations

Answer 32

use an infusion device to control the flow rate, monitor cardiac rhythm

Question 33

Cefazolin: purpose

Answer 33

treats bacterial infections

Question 34

Cefazolin: rate of admin

Answer 34

- Mild-moderate: 250-500mg every 8 hours - Severe: 500mg-1g every 6-8 hours

Question 35

Cefazolin: priority side effects

Answer 35

allergic reaction, breathing issues, fever/chills, redness, blistering

Question 36

Cefazolin: nursing considerations

Answer 36

breastfeeding is contraindicated

Question 37

Primary IV Infusion

Answer 37

- Allows for continuous infusion and connects directly to the pt’s IV catheter/device - Can be infused with gravity (gtt/min) or with an electronic infusion pump (mL/hr) - Tubing and IV bags should be changed regularly according to CDC and facility policies (certain meds and infusions require more frequent changes)

Question 38

Secondary IV Infusion

Answer 38

Attaches the primary tubing at the Y-site port to deliver intermittent infusions

Question 39

saline lock

Answer 39

IV site not in use that has been flushed/closed using normal saline flush