Intrravenous Drug Therapy

Question 1

parenteral route that offers the most immediate results in term of effect

Answer 1

intravenous IV

Question 2

used for delivering most emergency medications when immediate response is critical

Answer 2

intravenous injection

Question 3

restricted to phlebotomy for obtaining samples and for sing small injections

Answer 3

hypodermic needle

Question 4

preferred for most IV injections and is often used for direct injections with a syringe

Answer 4

butterfly set

Question 5

used when repeated or continuous IV injections will be administered
two part system

Answer 5

IV catheter

Question 6

small adapter with a diaphragm attached to IV catheter for multiple injections

Answer 6

intermittent injection port (saline lock)

Question 7

this method involves connecting bag and bottle of medication via its own IV tubing to an existing IV line
must be filled and clamped before attaching to IV line

Answer 7

piggyback line

Question 8

provide a rapid introduction of the contrast agent into the vascular system
requires drawing of the agent onto a syringe for manual injection

Answer 8

bolus injection

Question 9

permits a large amount of contrast agent to be introduced over a longer period of time
used when drip-infused cathter is already in place for continuous infusions

Answer 9

drip infusion

Question 10

these catheters are tubes that provide access to the circulatory system on repeated or continuing basis

Answer 10

peripherally inserted centeral catheter (PICC)

Question 11

leakage of fluid in surrounding tissue ‘
complaint of discomfort and swelling
apply ice pack

Answer 11

extravastion or infiltration

Question 12

fluid accumulating in the lungs

caused by an IV infusion that runs too fast

Answer 12

pulmonary edema

Question 13

most patients tolerate

Answer 13

15-20 drops/min or 60 ml/hr

Question 14

redness and swelling

maintain cleaniliness of the site

Answer 14

infection at the site

Question 15

inflammation of the vein

Answer 15

phlebitis