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A concentrated dose of medication or fluid that is frequently given intravenously is known as
a(n):
bolus.
A bolus is a concentrated dose of medication or fluid that is frequently given intravenously.
A medication administration record (MAR) is a:
list of medications that each individual patient is currently taking.
An MAR contains a list of medications that each individual patient is currently taking. It is used
by the nurse to administer medications.
The method of giving intermittent infusion of medication through an established intravenous
(IV) line into the vein is known as:
, intravenous piggyback (IVPB).
IVPB is a method of intermittent infusion of medication that has been diluted in 50 to 100 mL of
a commercially prepared solution and is infused over 30 to 60 minutes through an established
IV line.
A route of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as an
injection or IV line, is referred to as the _____ route.
parenteral
The parenteral route is a medication administration route that bypasses the GI tract, such as an
injection, an IV line, or a skin patch.
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) means that the:
patient is receiving calories, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients directly into the
bloodstream.
Nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals,
are infused through a catheter that is placed directly into a large central vein and is advanced
into the superior vena cava.
The method required to deliver the patient his or her meal via TPN is:
central line catheter.
TPN is usually a long-term therapy that is administered through central venous catheters
designed for long-term use.