IV Solutions Flashcards by Tim Dola

Q

Used for:
1. Cerebral edema (non dextrose hypertonic solutions)

Hyponatremia
Metabolic alkalosis
Maintenance fluid
Hypovolemia

A

Hypertonic solutions

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Hypertonic solutions: monitor for

A

Fluid volume overload

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Q

Used for:

Blood loss (hemorrhage, burns, surgery)
DHN (vomiting, diarrhea)
Fluid maintenance
DKA (too much glucose in the cells, they need water)

A

Isotonic solutions

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Q

Used for:

Helping kidneys excrete fluids
Hypernatremia

A

Hypotonic solutions

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Hypotonic solutions: contraindications

A

Increased ICP
Burns
Trauma

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