IV solutions

Question 1

Examples of Hypertonic Solutions

Answer 1

5% saline
3% saline
5% Dextrose in 0.9%. D5NS
5% Dextrose in0.45 saline D5 1/2 NS
5% Dextrose in LR D5LR
10% Dextrose in Water D10W

Question 2

Hypertonic solutions are used for? Monitor for?

Answer 2

Cerebral Edema
Hyponatremia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Hypovolemia
Fluid Maintenance

Monitor for Fluid Volume Overload.

Question 3

What are some isotonic solutions?

Answer 3

0.9 NS
5% Dextrose in water D5W
Lactated Ringers LR

Question 4

Isotonic solutions are used for?

Answer 4

Blood loss
Dehydration
Fluid Maintenance
DKA

Question 5

Examples of Hypotonic Solutions

Answer 5

0.45 NS
0.33 NS
0.225 NS
5% Dextrose in water D5W

Question 6

Hypotonic solutions are used for?

Answer 6

Helping Kidneys excrete fluids
Hypernatremia

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