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1
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parenteral route that offers the most immediate results in term of effect

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intravenous IV

2
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used for delivering most emergency medications when immediate response is critical

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intravenous injection

3
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restricted to phlebotomy for obtaining samples and for sing small injections

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hypodermic needle

4
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preferred for most IV injections and is often used for direct injections with a syringe

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butterfly set

5
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used when repeated or continuous IV injections will be administered
two part system

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IV catheter

6
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small adapter with a diaphragm attached to IV catheter for multiple injections

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intermittent injection port (saline lock)

7
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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

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piggyback line

8
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provide a rapid introduction of the contrast agent into the vascular system
requires drawing of the agent onto a syringe for manual injection

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bolus injection

9
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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

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drip infusion

10
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these catheters are tubes that provide access to the circulatory system on repeated or continuing basis

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peripherally inserted centeral catheter (PICC)

11
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leakage of fluid in surrounding tissue ‘
complaint of discomfort and swelling
apply ice pack

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extravastion or infiltration

12
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fluid accumulating in the lungs

caused by an IV infusion that runs too fast

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pulmonary edema

13
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most patients tolerate

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15-20 drops/min or 60 ml/hr

14
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redness and swelling

maintain cleaniliness of the site

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infection at the site

15
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inflammation of the vein

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phlebitis