IV Additive~

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IV Additive
A drug that is added to an IV solution for the purpose of parenteral administration. An additive can be an electrolyte, a vitamin, or other nutrient; or an antibiotic. Only electrolyte or multivitamin type additives can be entered as IV fluid additives in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).


Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 Technical Manual/ Security Guide


This is a Glossary term from the VistA Documentation Library