The antecubital vein (basilic vein) is the preferred choice of vein when a contrast to be administered. This is because it drains directly in to the large blood vessels namely axillary vein as it is the continuation of basilic vein. The contrast injected in right fore arm is faster when compared to left fore arm.
Hence the veins selected are
List the selection of veins where contrast can be administered IV to a patient
List the selection of veins where contrast can be administered IV to a patient
an iv infusion of ganciclovir is administered to a patient whose weight is 187 pounds. A dose of ganciclovir is administered at a rate of 5 mg/hr for every kilogram of body mass. Two 1-hour infusions are given each day for a minimum of 14 days. If the concentration of ganciclovir is 50 mg/ml, how many milliliters are required for a two-week regimen of ganciclovir?
An initial dose of verapamil is administered to a patient over 2 minutes by slow IV injection. A typical high dose is 0.10 mg per kilogram of body mass, with a maximum dose of 10 mg. For a patient with a weight of 187 pounds, what is the appropriate dose of verapamil?
What is post procedure care for an IV pyelogram, or any patient who was given contrast media dye? What are the steps involved for insertion of an indwelling (foley) catheter? How can a UTI be prevented? What are signs of an allergic reaction for Bactrim? What other patient teaching needs to be done for a patient taking Bactrim?
When a 120 mg IV-Bolus of Drug A is administered to a patient, an AUC -60 mg/L/hr is observed. Knowing that Drug A has an half-life of 12 hours, calculate the volume of distribution of Drug A in liters
Doctor's order: Zosyn IV anitbiotic is ordered to be administered Q8. Dose: 40mg/kg/day. The patient weighs 167lbs. How much Zosyn is administered at each scheduled dose?
1. What steps does the radiographer perform for venipuncture and preparing the patient for IV contrast administration?
Complete the Concept Map to compare and contrast the structure and function of arteries and veins. Answer choices: arterioles, muscular arteries, any blood vessels, veins, vasoconstriction, elastic arteries, the feeling of a pulse, venules, arteries Reset Help arterioles muscular arteries any blood vessels any blood vessels veins veins vasoconstriction vasoconstriction elastic arteries the feeling of a venules arteries that directly drain(s) blood from capillaries is/are called that direct(s) blood one way toward the heart using valve is/are called that can...
A patient is administered a drug through IV infusion at a rate of 300 mg/h. The drug is eliminated from the body via urine and the halflife is reported as 5h. Based on the patient’s weight, you are expecting a steady-state level of 7 mg/ml. A) Based on these assumptions, how much is Vd? B) A blood test shows that the concentration of the drug in the plasma is 15 mg/ml. Looking at your assumptions, what might have been wrong?...
The antifungal drug anidulafungin is administered by IV infusion. The maximum infusion rate is achieved when 260 ml of anidulafungin solution, which has a concentration of 0.77 mg/ml, are delivered in 3 hours. What is the maximum infusion rate in milligrams per minute? A loading dose of voriconazole consists of 5 mg for every kilogram of body mass. This dose is administered as two IV infusions separated by 12 hours. The concentration of the solution is 10 mg/ml. If a...