IV Route of Administration Problems
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Underdosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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