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What is one of the potential problems associated with IV route of administration outlined in the text?
Difficulty accessing small veins in pediatric patients
How can the problem of fluid overload be avoided in infants and children receiving IV fluids?
Using a pediatric administration set or volumetric infusion device
What risk is associated with not accounting for the displacement volume of powder injections when reconstituting them according to manufacturer's directions?
Underdose risk
Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions according to the text?
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What is a potential problem analogous to oral preparations that may be present in parenteral formulations as per the text?
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What is a potential problem associated with accessing small veins in pediatric patients during IV administration?
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How can the risk of fluid overload be minimized in infants and children receiving IV fluids?
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What can happen if the final volume of reconstituted powder injections is greater than expected?
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Why are stability data often lacking for concentrated infusion solutions in pediatric patients?
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In what age group are scalp veins commonly used for IV access in pediatric patients?
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What is a potential issue associated with the presence of excipients in parenteral formulations?
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What should be used to control the flow rate of IV fluids in infants and children to avoid fluid overload?
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Why might using more concentrated infusion solutions help overcome the issue of fluid overload?
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