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Why is it important that solutions administered intravenously be isotonic to the recipients blood?
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∙ 11y ago
You would need your red blood cells to be in an isotonic solution because they need the same amount of water moving into them as moving out so that they don't contract (plasmolysis) or burst (lysis). If put in a hypotonic or hypertonic solution, cell destruction could occur easily.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is important for IV fluid to be isotonic to your blood so that it doesn't change the concentration of different molecules in the bloodstream. In many cases concentration gradients are the driving force behind moving nutrients, waste products and essential elements between the blood and the cells
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∙ 14y agoconcentration difference can alter the water behaviour of the blood. water may leave or enter tissues depends on the concentration of solutes.
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∙ 13y agoSo as to apply the drug by concentration gradient while not upsetting the fluid content of the body tissue or blood by osmosis.
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Solutions that have the same osmotic pressure are called .?
Solutions having the same osmotic pressures are called isotonic solutions
When was POS solutions created?
POS solutions was created in 1983.
How do you identify if two solutions are isotonic?
The two solutions are then the same strength.
Why does the shape of a red blood cell change in different solutions?
It changes to solve different solutions like antibodies.
What are some of the solutions found in living organisms?
Some solutions found in living organisims are Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxegyn, and Hydrogen
Which can be given IV suspensions or solutions?
we cant give suspensions by intravenously, only solutions we can. because suspensions can blocks the blood vessels.
Can NPH be given IV?
NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.
Can novolog insulin be given by iv?
NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.
Is intravenous liquid a compound?
Liquids given intravenously are solutions in water so they are mixtures not compounds.
Which of the following solutions may be infused intravenously to help rehydrate a severely dehydrated patient?
.45% saline solution. It is a hypotonic solution.
Why are solutions important to algebra?
Algebra exists to find solutions
Why solutions important?
because
What are two solutions administered to patients by intravenous injection that must be sterile?
I.V. injection fluids, vaccines, and antibiotics all must be sterile.
How are solvents important in solutions are they also important in mixtures?
They are important because then the solution is not stable
What does supersaturated solution of sugar water have to do with science?
These solutions are subjects of chemistry, an important science - a part of solutions study.
Why is solutions important to your daily lives?
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Is the random sample is the most important?
There is no "most" important. Different solutions are required for different circumstances.
