Abbreviations & Terms: IV therapy

Question 1

ampule

Answer 1

amp

Question 2

intravenous line inserted into centralized vein

Answer 2

central line

Question 3

IV solution containing protein e.g. HSA, blood products

Answer 3

colloid

Question 4

IV solution containing water and water soluble crystals e.g. NS, D5W

Answer 4

crystalloid

Question 5

central venous access device

Answer 5

CVAD

Question 6

central venous catheter

Answer 6

CVC

Question 7

inadvertent administration of a vesicant into the tissues

Answer 7

extravasation

Question 8

drop

Answer 8

gtt

Question 9

small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ

Answer 9

interstitial

Question 10

older term – now called IV direct – infusion of medication directly into an
intravenous tubing over a short time frame

Answer 10

IV push

Question 11

initial higher dose of a drug that may be given at the beginning of a
course of treatment before dropping down to a lower maintenance dose

Answer 11

loading dose

Question 12

IV tubing that delivers 10 drops in one minute

Answer 12

macrodrip

Question 13

IV tubing that delivers 60 drops in one minute

Answer 13

microdrip

Question 14

administered or occurring elsewhere in the body than the mouth and
GI tract

Answer 14

parenteral

Question 15

patient controlled analgesia

Answer 15

PCA

Question 16

solution

Answer 16

sol’n

Question 17

to keep vein open

Answer 17

TKO/TKVO

Question 18

small glass container holding several doses of a medication

Answer 18

vial