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Ativan (lorazepam) is not typically expected to crystallize when mixed with IV D5NS (5% dextrose in normal saline). However, it is essential to ensure proper mixing and consult compatibility charts or a pharmacist, as the solubility of medications can vary based on concentration, temperature, and other factors. Always follow institutional protocols and guidelines for drug administration.
What else can I help you with?
Can you mix Dilaudid and Ativan for iv injection?
You most certainly can if you are waiting to meet your maker.
How long can IV Ativan be out of refrigerator?
IV Ativan can be out of the fridge for 60 days
How many calories per day are provided in an IV of D5NS at 50cchour?
1200
Can Valium IV crystallize with D5W?
no
How does topical or transderml Ativan compare to PO or IV Ativan?
They will take longer to have the effect on the patient vs. PO or IV.
Is Ativan a controlled substance and of what level?
Yes, it is a level IV
IV of D5NS 5 percent dextrose with normal saline at 100 cchour or 100 mlhourhow many calories per day is the patient getting?
2400
Will ativan show as a barbiturate?
No. Ativan is a Benzodiazepine, not a Barbitiurate. That said, Benzodiazepines, like Barbiturates are Schedule IV drugs - meaning it can and probably will be screened for in drug tests.
What is D5N5?
Are you sure it's D5N5? D5NS (letter "S") is a short way of saying 5% of dextrose in normal saline, it's a type of drip given IV.
A patient is unable to eat and is receiving an IV of D5NS at 100cchour How many calories per day are being provided?
D5NS @ 100cc/hr X 24 hrs/day = 2400 cc or 2.4 liters daily. Depending on the source, carbohydrates (dextrose in the IV) yield 4 kcal/gram. D5NS is 5% dextrose (carb) so that in each liter (1000 cc) of fluid the patient receives 50 grams of dextrose (0.05 X 1000 = 50) Then, 50 grams dextrose X 2.4 liters/day = 120 grams of dextrose/day.If dextrose provides 4 kcal/gram, 120 grams of dextrose/day would be equivalent to 480 kcal (120 grams X 4 kcal/gram)
When administering Ativan by direct IV what should be done immediately before withdrawing medication from the vial?
wipe the top of the vial with alcohol wipe
Should you mix rocephin with lidocaine 1 percent?
Yes, it makes is sting much less. The exact amounts to mix are on the package insert. Of course, this is for IM use, not IV. You would not want to mix it that way for IV use.
