After teaching students about IV push medications, the faculty quizzes them on the advantages and disadvantages of this route of administration.Which responses by the students are correct? (Select all that apply.)

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Medications given IV push have a rapid onset of action (A) because they are delivered directly into the bloodstream. The risk of infiltration or extravasation is higher (B) due to the direct administration into veins. Barriers to absorption are eliminated (D) as the medication is directly introduced into the circulatory system. Doses can be titrated quickly to patient need (E) because the effects are seen almost immediately, allowing for rapid adjustments. Not all medications can be delivered by IV push (C), so this statement is incorrect.

After Teaching Students About IV Push Medications, the Faculty Quizzes