Nursing Central: potassium phosphate

potassium phosphate

Implementation

High Alert: Too rapid or bolus IV administration of potassium has resulted in fatalities. See IV administration guidelines below.
PO: Powder packets should be dissolved in 75 mL of water. Allow mixture to stand for 2–5 min to ensure that it is fully dissolved.
- Medication should be administered with meals to minimize gastric irritation and risk of diarrhea.
- Do not administer simultaneously with antacids containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium.
IV: High Alert: Administer only in dilute concentration. Common component of total parenteral nutrition. Do not administer IM.
Continuous InfusionDiluent: Dilute with 0.45% NaCl, 0.9% NaCl, D5W, D10W, D5/0.45% NaCl, D5/0.9% NaCl, or TPN solutions Doses usually placed in 250–500 mL.
Rate: High Alert: Infuse as a continuous infusion at a slow rate (over 4–6 hr) maximum: 0.06 mmol/kg/hr.
Concentration Peripheral line maximum: 0.05 mmol/mL; Central line maximum: 0.12 mmol/mL.
Y-Site Compatibility
- ciprofloxacin
- diltiazem
- enalaprilat
- esmolol
- famotidine
- labetalol
Additive Compatibility
- magnesium sulfate
- metoclopramide
- verapamil
Solution Incompatibility
- Ringer's or lactated Ringer's injection
- D10/0.9% NaCl
- D5/LR

potassium phosphate has been found in Davis's Drug Guide

If you are a registered user, please login below.

If not, learn more about gaining full access.

Login: User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Forgot your username?
Remember Me

Try and Buy

Nursing Central puts five fully integrated references at your fingertips on mobile devices and the web. See how Nursing Central works by clicking the sample entries below or purchase a subscription for the web and your mobile device.

View these free topics online now.