RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1844 of 2368

Before an IV push medication, the nurse learns it is not compatible with the fluid infusing in the primary line. Which action is appropriate?

  1. Push the medication slowly through the same port
  2. Use a second peripheral IV site or first flush the line with saline
  3. Add the medication to the infusing fluid bag
  4. Increase the primary line rate to dilute the medication
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Correct answer: Use a second peripheral IV site or first flush the line with saline

Incompatible products can form a precipitate that blocks the line or causes an embolism. Use another site or clear the line first.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Additional Administration Considerations. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026