IV Route of Administration Potential Problems
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What is one of the potential problems associated with IV route of administration outlined in the text?

  • Excessive blood clotting
  • Dehydration risk reduction
  • Fluid underload
  • Difficulty accessing small veins in pediatric patients (correct)
  • How can the problem of fluid overload be avoided in infants and children receiving IV fluids?

  • Increasing the concentration of infusion solutions
  • Using a larger infusion container
  • Using a pediatric administration set or volumetric infusion device (correct)
  • Not controlling the flow rate
  • What risk is associated with not accounting for the displacement volume of powder injections when reconstituting them according to manufacturer's directions?

  • Neutral effect
  • Underdose risk (correct)
  • Overdose risk
  • Increased concentration risk
  • Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions according to the text?

    <p>The concentrated nature of these solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem analogous to oral preparations that may be present in parenteral formulations as per the text?

    <p>Adverse effects from excipients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem associated with accessing small veins in pediatric patients during IV administration?

    <p>Displacement volume miscalculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the risk of fluid overload be minimized in infants and children receiving IV fluids?

    <p>Control the flow rate with a volumetric infusion device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the final volume of reconstituted powder injections is greater than expected?

    <p>The patient may receive an underdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions in pediatric patients?

    <p>Manufacturers do not provide that information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what age group are scalp veins commonly used for IV access in pediatric patients?

    <p>Newborn infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue associated with the presence of excipients in parenteral formulations?

    <p>Adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to control the flow rate of IV fluids in infants and children to avoid fluid overload?

    <p>A volumetric infusion device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might using more concentrated infusion solutions help overcome the issue of fluid overload?

    <p>They have less displacement volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

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