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What is the most widely used antiemetic given as an IV push Tigan or Vistaril?
Neither should be given iv push, only indicated for im injection. IV will infiltrate and cause tissue damage.
Can lovenox be given iv?
Yes it can be given slow IV push and can be diluted with Normal Saline or D5W
What drug is never given iv push?
potassium chloride
Can epinephrine be given IV push?
Epinephrine CANNOT be given IV push--unless you want to put your patient into severe tachycardia and risk of cardiac arrest! That's why Epi pens are injected into the thigh. Hospital use can use alternate delivery methods, but not IV push.
Is potassium chloride 5meq given IV push will make a person die?
no
What happens when a patient is given undiluted potassium IV push?
The heart is stopped.
What are the differences between IV push and IV bolus?
IV push: a term used when giving a medication rapidly (less than 30 seconds). Except in emergent situations very few medications are given this way. (adeniosine & atropine are examples) IV Bolus: a term referring to giving a medication over 1-5 minutes. When referring to IV fluid it usually means wide open or within a given time frame ( 1 Liter Normal Saline IV bolus over 1 hour ).
Why would you never give potassium by IV push?
NEVER iv push potassium chloride! The only time this is given iv push is when it is used as part of the lethal injection process to stop the inmates heart...something quite counter productive for our patients...
Why administer iv drugs in emergency situation?
To get vital fluids to said organ or body part.
Does vistaril enhance the effects of oxycodone?
Yes. First generation antihistamines (i.e. Vistaril, Benadryl) increase the analgesic effects of most opiates so that a lower dose of opiate can be given. Antihistamines also reduce some of the side effects, such as itching and nausea. Vistaril can also inhibit the enzyme that metabolizes Oxycodone, but I think that is negligible unless the Vistaril dose is very high (over 100mg).
Why are Demerol and vistaril given together?
yes it is normally taken together to help treat pain and is only given in hospitals as an injection
Is vistaril an MAOI?
No. Vistaril (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine. It is used as a non-addictive way to treat anxiety. Vistaril is not a member of the MAO inhibibitor class of medications.
