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What is one of the potential problems associated with IV route of administration outlined in the text?
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?
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?
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?
Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions according to the text?
What is a potential problem analogous to oral preparations that may be present in parenteral formulations as per the text?
What is a potential problem analogous to oral preparations that may be present in parenteral formulations as per the text?
What is a potential problem associated with accessing small veins in pediatric patients during IV administration?
What is a potential problem associated with accessing small veins in pediatric patients during IV administration?
How can the risk of fluid overload be minimized in infants and children receiving IV fluids?
How can the risk of fluid overload be minimized in infants and children receiving IV fluids?
What can happen if the final volume of reconstituted powder injections is greater than expected?
What can happen if the final volume of reconstituted powder injections is greater than expected?
Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions in pediatric patients?
Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions in pediatric patients?
In what age group are scalp veins commonly used for IV access in pediatric patients?
In what age group are scalp veins commonly used for IV access in pediatric patients?
What is a potential issue associated with the presence of excipients in parenteral formulations?
What is a potential issue associated with the presence of excipients in parenteral formulations?
What should be used to control the flow rate of IV fluids in infants and children to avoid fluid overload?
What should be used to control the flow rate of IV fluids in infants and children to avoid fluid overload?
Why might using more concentrated infusion solutions help overcome the issue of fluid overload?
Why might using more concentrated infusion solutions help overcome the issue of fluid overload?
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