intravenous therapy (IV)

Question 1

intravenous therapy

Answer 1

Intravenous fluids and medication are solutions
placed directly into the bloodstream via vein
This called infusion
IV medication and solutions have a very quick effect
An Iv meditation may be prepared by a physician nurse, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician
Iv solutions are used: to keep a vein open for further treatment, to provide therapy

Question 2

Intracellular fluid

Answer 2

40 percent of fluid in body

Question 3

Plasma

Answer 3

20 percent of fluid in body

Question 4

Water

Answer 4

60 percent of body fluid

Question 5

pulmonary congestion (Too much fluid in lungs)

Answer 5

Administering large amount of IV fluid can cause pulmonary congestion as fluid shifts into the lungs
- In severe case, it may cause pulmonary edema, the collection of fluid within the small alveoli of the lungs

Question 6

Brain Overload

Answer 6

-The brain is very sensitive to rapid changes in sodium and water balance
-Severe fluid overload can cause neurological changes because the brain cells become overly saturated with water
-This overstimulation of water present the normal electrical impulses from efficiently transmitting signals, which can cause neurological changes such as
NAUSEA
CONFUSION
LETHARGY
SEIZURES
COMA EVEN DEATH

Question 7

Normal saline

Answer 7

A mixture of salt and water. It is called normal because its salt concentration is similar to tears, blood and other body fluids

Question 8

Ringers Lactate (like drinking a gatorade)

Answer 8

Contains additives including calcium, potassium, lactate, sodium, and chloride. Used to replace fluid lost by the body. It is commonly used for fluid resuscitation, meaning that the patient needs aggressive fluid replacement for blood loss or illness

Question 9

5% Dextrose

Answer 9

Dextrose is a form of glucose, sugar. Dextrose 5% in water replaces lost fluids and provides carbohydrates to the body. Used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), insulin shock, or dehydration, fluid loss