IV reconstitution

Question 1

All IV drugs given by IV route should be considered:

Answer 1

high alert meds

Question 2

Must know:

Answer 2

>type of fluid used to dilute
>amount of diluents to use
>compatibilities/incompatibilities
>rate of adm.
> IV site appropriate
>any questions: use your resources

Question 3

IV reconstitiution

Answer 3

>run as primary or secondary infusions
>pump should always be used
>flush before and after infusions
>elderly and children often need special considerations as listed in book
>antidote for med and location

Question 4

Dilution

Answer 4

sterile technique is always used to mix
>ensure adequate mixing
>if more than one med...consider rate for each
>always examine for clarity
>consider how much dilution is needed?
>solution compatible with med

Question 5

Techniques to dilute

Answer 5

> add-vantage bag (100ml)
duplex drug dilution system
manually with vial and needle