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  1. Okay, Dumb question=Diluting meds

    marty 08 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Northshore How are you administering Reglan IV push? I am cautious with this drug due to side effects. I know my friend from the ER has physician orders for IVPB infusions. What is your...

  2. Okay, Dumb question=Diluting meds

    marty 08 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Northshore I read an old thread that stated someone always diluted Toradol at their hospital? I also do not see Toradol routinely diluted but wondered what the best practice was?? Many nurses...

  3. Okay, Dumb question=Diluting meds

    marty 08 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    I understand diluting phenergan. WithToradol, if the order is 15mg, and it is 30mg in 1ml vial, draw up .5ml for 15mg in a 3cc syringe for needleless port. The medbook states it may be given...

  4. Diluting all IV push medication??

    marty 08 replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your great information on diluting drugs for IV infusions. I am looking up all drugs that are routinely used on my floor for compatible solutions and if they need dilution. The...

  5. Diluting IV push

    marty 08 replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate this conversation regarding morphine. I have not given it yet IV, but some typical post-op orders are for 2mg Morphine increments for pain. Some nurses give 2mg undiluted but with...

  6. Diluting all IV push medication??

    marty 08 replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    I would like some clarification on giving IV medication through a port with a peripheral line infusing LR. A drug such as Zofran 4mg, given undiluted through a port with the IV running...the medbook...