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Why are irritating parenteral drugs delivered through the central line?
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∙ 7y ago
These drugs are preferably delivered in the central line as they may damage peripheral veins. The blood flow is higher in central veins and it can hence dilute the drug's irritating effect, reducing the damage to the vein.
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∙ 7y ago
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How is nutrition through an intravenous line done?
There are two types of IV, or parenteral, nutrition. Parenteral nutrition is that which is delivered through a system other than the digestive system. In this case, the nutrition is delivered through a vein. Partial parenteral nutrition.
What is central TPN?
total parenteral nutrition...it giving all the essential nutrients,proteins and al through intravenous methods
Nutrition is given other than through the intestine?
Parenteral Nutrition
Is hepatitis contracted through parenteral route?
Yes for types B, C, and D.
When is the process of parenteral used in medicine?
Parenteral nutrition is the process of feeding a person through an IV or intravenously. Usually done in a hospital, this happens typically when a patient has cancer or some kind of gastrointestinal disorders.
Is it true or false that parenteral administration means that a medication is given only with written permission of the parents?
False -- Parenteral administration means taken into the body in a manner other than through the digestive tract.
What is a Homonym for delivered perfume through the mail?
A homonym for "delivered perfume through the mail" could be "delivered a delicate greeting through the male."
What is an example of parenteral drug administration?
Parenteral routes of drug administration are a means of introducing a drug into the body through injection, for quicker absorption by the body: intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous.
Which term describes drug administration taken into the body through the digestive tract?
A suppository is the method used to give a drug through the intestine.
Why is the oral clindamycin dose lower than the parenteral dose?
Injectable doses do not have to go through the digestive system, therefore, less is needed.
When pathogens enter your body through a cut what is the route?
they enter the bloodstream. when you get cut for example, the capillaries are broken, so there, the pathogens enter.
What are medications are delivered through the nose?
Medications that are inhalants are delivered through the nose and have effects on the respiratory system. These can be things such as oxygen or drugs for decongestion.
