IV abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
D
A
Dextrose
2
Q
W
A
Water
3
Q
NS
A
Normal (or isotonic) saline
4
Q
D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
5
Q
0.9% NS
A
0.9% normal saline in water
Sometimes called normal saline
6
Q
0.45% NS
A
0.45% saline in water
Sometimes called 1/2 normal saline
7
Q
0.33% NS
A
0.33% saline in water
Sometimes called 1/3 normal saline
8
Q
LR
A
Lactaded Ringer’s Solution
9
Q
Microdrip stuff
A
Drops produced from small needle inside chamber
Produce small drops
Drop factor= 60 gtt/ mL
10
Q
Macrodrip stuff
A
Produce larger drops
Drop factor= 10 to 15 gtt/mL
11
Q
Whats the IVPB formula/ drip rate formula?
A
mL X DF/ minutes = drip rate
12
Q
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