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Intravenous Fluid Administration and the Four Ds

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four Ds to consider when prescribing intravenous fluids?

Determinant (correct)

Drug

Duration

De-escalation

What are the three main indications for intravenous fluid administration?

Resuscitation, Replacement, Maintenance (correct)

Dilution, Infusion, Excretion

Elimination, Absorption, Utilization

Prevention, Enhancement, Supplementation

What does tonicity refer to in the context of IV fluids?

The taste of the solution

The pH of the solution

The color of the solution

The effect a solution has on cell volume (correct)

Which type of solution has no effect on cell volume?

Isotonic solution Signup and view all the answers

How are IV fluids classified based on their ability to diffuse through body fluid compartments?

As Crystalloids or Colloids Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between osmolarity and tonicity?

Tonicity is a type of osmolarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Crystalloid and Colloid solutions?

Crystalloid solutions contain small solutes like electrolytes and glucose, while Colloid solutions contain large molecular weight particles. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Crystalloids is true?

Crystalloids are usually isotonic solutions. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline) commonly used?

Extracellular fluid replacement in dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for using Hypertonic 3% saline solution?

Treatment of severe symptomatic hyponatremia Signup and view all the answers

When is 0.45% Sodium Chloride solution best used?

As parenteral maintenance fluid Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced Ringer's solution, and what is its typical use?

Introduced by Sydney Ringer for electrolyte imbalance correction Signup and view all the answers