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What is a potential problem associated with the IV route of administration in pediatric patients?
What is a potential problem associated with the IV route of administration in pediatric patients?
- Risk of dehydration
- Excessive fluid retention
- Increased heart rate
- Difficulty accessing small veins (correct)
How can the problem of fluid overload be avoided in infants and children during IV administration?
How can the problem of fluid overload be avoided in infants and children during IV administration?
- Using a pediatric administration set and controlling the flow rate (correct)
- Direct administration of IV fluids from the main infusion container
- Increasing the volume of the main infusion container
- Using a direct line from the main infusion container
What issue arises when reconstituting powder injections according to the manufacturers' directions?
What issue arises when reconstituting powder injections according to the manufacturers' directions?
- Final volume may be greater than expected (correct)
- Underdosing is prevented
- Increase in concentration
- Increased stability of the solution
What can displacement volume lead to in pediatric patients receiving IV medications?
What can displacement volume lead to in pediatric patients receiving IV medications?
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What is a potential issue associated with the excipients in parenteral formulations?
What is a potential issue associated with the excipients in parenteral formulations?
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