Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1849 of 2368
After giving an IV push medication through a saline lock, how should the nurse give the saline flush?
- As fast as possible to clear the line
- At half the rate that the medication was given
- At the same rate that the medication was given
- After waiting several minutes to avoid mixing
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Correct answer: At the same rate that the medication was given
The flush moves medication still in the line at the correct rate, so the dose is not under-delivered or given too fast.
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