Ambiguous and undefined terminology such as IV push, IV, IV bolus, IV over X minutes, and slow IV push Failure to distinguish orders for IV medications as IV injection (push) or IV infusion, leaving the decision open to interpretation by the pharmacist and/or nurse
Ambiguous and undefined terminology such as IV push, IV, IV bolus, IV over X minutes, and slow IV push Failure to distinguish orders for IV medications as IV injection (push) or IV infusion, leaving the decision open to interpretation by the pharmacist and/or nurse
complete administration instructions and drug information. Administer. Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) minutes. IV Push IV Push IV Push IV Push For IV Push, dilute in 2 mL of NS and administer over 2 1 For cosyntropin stimulation test: - Draw baseline ACTH and cortisol levels prior to injection
administered IV push or 5 min? (Yes/No) Adults If Med can be administered IV push, how fast can it be pushed? Pediatrics Can Med be administered IV push in? (Yes/No) Pediatrics If Med can be administered IV push, how fast can it be pushed? Nebraska Medicine IV Push Medication Review cefTRIAXone No Yes 100mg/mL over 1 to 4 min Yes 2 to 4 min
(Hydroxyzine), 25 mg Can be painful to vomit. IM = Intramuscular (injection/shot) IV = Intravenous IVP = Intravenous push (injected into an IV)
Hydroxyzine (Vistacot) Do NOT administer IV; Idarubicin (Idamycin IV push injections). If you suspect medical negligence, do not hesitate to
IV push. Failure to distinguish orders for IV medications as IV injection (push) or IV infusion, leaving the decision open to interpretation by the
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV Push IV Push IV Push IV Push Maximum rate is 25 mg/min. 1 Avoid use with concomitant medications that can cause drowsiness. 1.
IM, IV: Administer IM or IV; according to the manufacturer, IV push administration should be slow. HydrOXYzine: May enhance the CNS depressant effect of CNS
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The main character falls unconscious in a hospital. “IV”. Think about it.