IV compatibility Flashcards
1
Q
What is compatibility when referring to medications?
A
The chemical stability of two or more medications when administered together
2
Q
what are the 3 types of incompatibility?
A
Physical, chemical, therapeutic
3
Q
What does a med look like if it has a physical incompatibility?
A
Precipitation/hazy
4
Q
What happens if there is a chemical incompatibility?
A
Drug decomposition
5
Q
What happens when there is a therapeutic incompatibility?
A
Undesirable pharmacologic activities
