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Gram |
1 gram= 1000mg |
Gram=g |
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Milligram |
1 mg =1000 mcg, ug |
Milligram=mg |
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Microgram |
mcg, ug |
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Kilogram |
kg |
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1 kg |
1000 g |
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1 g |
1000 mg |
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1 mg |
1000 mcg |
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To equal the wgt of a single kilogram |
you need 1000 gram |
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To equal the wgt. of single |
you need 1000 mg |
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To equal the wgt. of a milligram |
you need 1000 mcg |
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ss |
one half |
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m |
mimim |
1 drop: 1m = 1 gtt |
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gtt |
Drop |
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gr |
Grain |
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z |
ounce |
1 ounce = 32 milliliters = 32 mL |
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1 tsp |
5 mL |
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1tbsp |
15 mL |
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1 oz |
30 mL |
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1 pt |
500 mL |
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1 pt |
500 mL |
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1 qt |
2.2 lb |
1 kg |
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1 inch |
2.4 or 2.5 cm |
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1mL |
1 cc |
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1L |
1000mL |
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To convert from F to C |
C = ( F-32) ÷ 1.8 |
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To convert from C to F |
F = (C × 1.8) + 32 |
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Here is a table of approximate temp eqivalents |
Equivalents |
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Write out |
Right ear |
AD "DO NOT USE" |
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Write out |
Left ear |
AL. " DO NOT USE" |
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Write out |
Each ear |
AU " DO NOT USE" |
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HHN |
Handheld nebulizer |
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IM |
intramuscularly |
Injection given at 90 degrees |
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IV |
intravenously |
The med or fluid is given into a vein |
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IVP |
Intraveous push |
Med is injected directlybinto a vein |
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Unit |
U |
It is considered safer to "write out" unit rather than use the abbrev. b/c the Uccould be read as a zero and a medication error might result. |
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CR |
Cobtrolled Release |
Allows extened action |
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LA |
Long lasting |
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SA |
Sustained action |
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SR |
Slow release or Sustained Release |
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DS |
Double strength |
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EC |
Enteric Coated |
Tablet is coated w/ a substance that not dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach, instead , it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines. |
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Elixir |
elixir |
A drug is dissolved in hydroalcoholic sweetened base. |
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Sol |
Solution |
drug is contained in a clear liquid prep. |
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Suppository |
Solid inserted into a body opening (rectum or vagina) |
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Tinture |
liquid alcoholic or hydroalcholic solution of a drug |
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KVO |
Keep vein open |
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TKO |
To keep open |
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Liquids |
May be prepared as a unit doses, stored in stock bottles ( requiring calculation and measurement) |
Two practices to measure accurately. 1. Pour liquids to a line. Never estimate a dose between 2 lines 2. Pour liquids at eye level and on a flat surface |
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Meniscus |
Surface of the liquid has natural curve. |
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Supply. X --------- = --------- Have. Desire |
1 tab. x tab -------- = -------- 12.5mg. 6.25mg |
Desire : Coreg (carvedilol) 6.25 mg po Supply: 1 tablet Have: 12.5 mg |
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Calculation of Oral Meds |
1 tab: 40 mg :: x: 60 mg |
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