Learn the calculations necessary to safely give IV push medications with this video guide. First, calculate the total mL to give based on the order. Then, determine the total time you need to administer the medication slowly using a medication guide resource. Finally, calculate the 1530 second intervals needed to give the medication slowly.

0:00 Introduction to IV Push Medications
Step 1: Calculate total mL to give
Step 2: Determine total time to give slowly over (use your drug guide and don't forget to check compatibility!)
Step 3: Use total mL over total time to determine mL to give in 1 minute intervals, then 15 or 30 second intervals

4:05 A healthcare provider orders ondansetron 4 mg IV push over 2 minutes. The medication is available as a 2 mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should be given in each 15second interval to ensure a slow and even administration?
11:20 A patient requires metoclopramide 10 mg IV push. The medication is available as a 5 mg/mL solution. The drug guide states to give at rate of 5 mg per minute. How many milliliters should be given in each 15second interval to ensure a slow and even administration?
16:40 A healthcare provider prescribes morphine sulfate 2 mg IV push over 5 minutes. The medication is available as a 1 mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should be given in each 15second interval to ensure a slow and even administration?
19:39 A patient requires lorazepam 2 mg IV push. The medication is available as a 1 mg/mL solution. The drug guide states to give at rate of 0.5 mg per minute. How many milliliters should be given in each 30second interval to ensure a slow and even administration?
23:20 A patient requires furosemide 20 mg IV push over 2 minutes. The medication is available as a 10 mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should be given in each 15second interval to ensure a slow and even administration?