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Drugs week of 8/27/13

  1. D5w
    Class
    Sugar solution
  2. D5w
    Action
    Glucose nutrient solution
  3. D5w
    Indication
    • IV access for emergency drugs 
    • For the dilution of concentrated drugs for IV infusion
  4. D5w
    Contraindications
    • Shouldn't be used as fluid replacement for hypovolemic states
    • Avoid in head injury and stroke
  5. D5w
    Precautions
    • Monitor for circulatory overload
    • Draw tube of blood before administering to diabetics
  6. D5w
    Side effects
    Rare
  7. D5W 
    Interactions
    D5W should not be used with phenytoin ( dilantin ) or inamrinone ( inocor )
  8. D5w 
    Dosage
    D5W is usually administered through a minidrip set at a rate of "to keep open"
  9. D5w
    Route
    IV
  10. D5w
    How supplied
    D5w is supplied in bottles of 50, 100, 150, 250, 500, and 1000 ml
  11. NSS
    Class
    Isotonic electrolyte
  12. NSS
    Actions
    Fluid and sodium replacement
  13. NSS
    Indications
    • Heat related problems
    • Freshwater drowning
    • Hypovolemia
    • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  14. NSS
    Contraindications
    CHF
  15. NSS
    Precaution
    Electrolyte depletion can occur following admin of large amount of NSS
  16. NSS
    Side effect
    Thirst
  17. NSS
    Dosage
    Dependent on pt condition and situation being treated
  18. NSS
    Route
    IV infusion
Author
kevinkuczma
ID
242254
Card Set
Drugs week of 8/27/13
Description
Pam drugs
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