Iv meds skill Flashcards
Lasix IVP
each 40mg or fraction over 1-2 min
Possible side effect of IV ampicillin
Thrombophlebitis
Fluids compatable with Lasix
D5W or NS
prior to administration:
check vitals!!! BP ESPECIALLY FOR LASIX AND VANCOMYCIN
Ampicillin IVP
3-5 min (125-500mg)
10-15 min (1-2g)
What can Ampicillin be diluted with?
NS or sterile water
Ampicillin IVPB?
15-30 min
Ativan IVP
2mg/min
Ativan IVP
2mg/min
What should Ativan be reconstituted with?
sterile water
What should Ativan be reconstituted with?
sterile water
what fluids are ativan compatible with?
D5W or NS
what fluids are ativan compatible with?
D5W or NS
How long should Toradol be pushed over?
at least 15 seconds
How long should Toradol be pushed over?
at least 15 seconds
What can pushing Vancomycin cause?
Red man syndrome or exaggerated hypotension
Cefazolin IvP
over 3-5 min
Max concentration: 100mg/mL
Cefazolin IVPB
over 30-60min
Max:20mg/mL
*diluting with D5W or NS may decrease risk of thrombophlebitis
Which vital sign should be monitored during vancomycin admin?
BP-can cause hypotension
