Pharmacology 3: IV Med Administration

Study Notes

The presentation is about intravenous (IV) medication administration.
Learning steps for IV medication include:
- Administering IV medications
- Calculating medications related to IV therapy
- Demonstrating IV medication administration skills
- Documenting IV medication administration.
Students should create a mnemonic device (e.g., PRIZE) to remember IV safety checks.
The purpose of IV medication administration is to provide an immediate and predictable effect.
IV medication absorption is greater than other methods.
IV administration avoids pain associated with intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (sub-Q) injections.
Some medications can only be administered IV.
IV administration is useful for patients who are NPO or cannot tolerate oral medications.
IV medications can be discontinued immediately if adverse reactions occur.
IV administration methods include:
- Diluted in large volume
- IV push
- Volume controlled infusion
- Piggy back
- Tandem infusion
- Mini infusion pump (BARD)
IV push administration method was discussed.
Volume controlled infusion was also presented.

Patient teaching should be given to patients regarding the following IV medications:
- Metoclopramide
- Pip-Taz
- Morphine Sulfate
- Furosemide

The IV Parenteral Manual is a resource for IV medication administration.
It contains information about IV medications, their uses, and administration methods.
The manual can be accessed through the intranet in SHA facilities.

The presentation included a Slido poll about classifications of medications commonly given intravenously.

The presentation and materials provided information about specific medications (e.g., penicillin G sodium, ondansetron), including dosages, administration methods, and possible side effects.
Important considerations for IV administration were highlighted, such as medication compatibility and potential complications.