Flashcard 11 - Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

Count the number or drops given and compare with your own calculations, and measure the amount of intravenous fluid given over a set amount of time and compare with your own calculations.

It is important to remember that infusion pumps are machines that can malfunction, so it is important to develop and routinely use strategies that ensure that the patient is receiving the correct dosage of medication over the correct period.