RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1857 of 2368

Why might IV push medication be preferred for a client with acute exacerbation of heart failure?

  1. It requires a continuous infusion of fluid over several hours
  2. It delays the onset of the medication to protect the heart
  3. It uses smaller amounts of fluid than a typical IV infusion
  4. It avoids the need for any IV access when giving the medication
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Correct answer: It uses smaller amounts of fluid than a typical IV infusion

IV push uses less fluid than an infusion, which helps clients at risk for fluid volume overload.

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

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026