Preparation and Administration of CM and IV Solutions Flashcards
Why is there a need to question the patient’s age?
To calculate for their correct dose; pedia and geriatrics does not have the same dose for example
Patients who are sensitive to (1) or (2) has a broader range for allergic rection
- aspirin
- penicillin
Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting in pain and other serious complications.
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Sudden spike in BP (among other symptoms)
Pheochromocytoma
Common Laboratory test for Patient Assessment associated with the Introduction of CM
BUN
Creatinine
Byproduct of protein metabolism
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
BUN aka
Serum urea nitrogen
A metabolite associated with skeletal muscle mass.
Creatinine
Both BUN and creatinine are (1) waste products that are excreted by the kidneys. When a disease process compromises (2), the kidneys’ ability to clear these potentially toxic substances is impaired and the serum levels increase. For this reason, levels of both BUN and serum creatinine are measured to aid in the assessment of (3).
- non-protein nitrogenous
- kidney function
- renal function
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels indicate (1), which increases the risk of (2)
- impaired kidney function
- contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN)
A condition where kidney functin worsens after exposure to contrast media
contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN)
Serum Creatinine
Infants-3 years old
0.3-0.7 mg/dl
Serum Creatinine
3-18 years old
0.5-1.0 mg/dl
Serum Creatinine
Adults 18 and above
0.6-1.3 mg/dl
BUN
Children
5-18 mg/dl
BUN
Adults
7-18 mg/dl
BUN
Adults 60 and above
8-20 mg/dl
Abnormally high BUN levels which may indicate impaired renal function
Azotemia
Elevated BUN values
greater than 20 mg/dl
Aside from impaired kidney function, elevated BUN values (greater than 20 mg/dl) are also seen in cases of (1), (2), (3), and (4)
- acute myocardial infarction
- congestive heart failure
- dehydration
- excessive protein intake
The designated amount of drug is administered at one time
Direct push
Usually lasts for a period of several minutes.
Direct push
Direct push aka
Bolus
-When selecting a site:
✓ Do not select a vein over a joint.
✓ Volar (palm) side of the wrist must not be used.
Direct push
Direct push 2 types
Infusion:
Bolus:
Involves a slow, continuous delivery of medication over time.
Infusion
Dellivers the drug all at once for an immediate effect
Bolus
Used if there is larger amount of drug, fluid, electrolytes (250mL- 1000mL). And it lasts for a long period of time (hours to days).
Drip infusion (Primary tubing)