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MEMORIZE: x pt = 16 fluid oz
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1 pt = 16 fluid oz
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MEMORIZE: x qt = 32 fluid oz
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1 qt = 32 fluid oz
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MEMORIZE: x qt = 2 pt
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1 qt = 2 pt
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MEMORIZE: 4ml = ? dr
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1 dr
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x mL = 1 cc
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1 mL = 1 cc (they are equal)
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x liter = 1000 milliliters
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1 L = 1000 mL
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1 mL = x cc
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1 mL = 1 cc (they are equal)
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1 liter = x milliliters
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1 L = 1000 mL
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1 quart = x mL
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1 quart = 1000 mL
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1 pint = x mL
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1 pint = 500 mL
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x mL = 1 cc
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1 mL = 1 cc (they are equal)
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x liter = 1000 milliliters
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1 L = 1000 mL
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MEMORIZE: a dram is equal to ? mL
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4 mL
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MEMORIZE: x gram = gr 15 (write answer in symbols)
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1 g = gr 15
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MEMORIZE: 1 pt = ? fluid oz
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1 pt = 16 fluid oz
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MEMORIZE: 1 qt = ? fluid oz
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1 qt = 32 fluid oz
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MEMORIZE: 1 qt = ? pt
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1 qt = 2 pt
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what is the basic unit of weight in the apothecary system
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grain (gr)
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what is the basic unit of volume in the apothecary system
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ounce (oz)
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MEMORIZE: 1 gram = how many grain (write answer in symbols)
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1 g = gr 15
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MEMORIZE: one grain = how many milligrams
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gr 1 = 60 mg
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MEMORIZE: 1 oz = how many mL
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1 oz = 30 mL
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x cm = 10 mm
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1 cm = 10 mm
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MEMORIZE: 1 tsp = how many mL
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1 tsp = 5 mL
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MEMORIZE: 1 tbs = how many mL
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1 tbs = 15 mL
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MEMORIZE: 1 cup = how many ounces
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1 cup = 8 oz
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MEMORIZE: 1 cup = how many mL
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1 cup = 240 mL
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MEMORIZE: 1 pint = how many mL
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1 pt = 500 mL
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MEMORIZE: 1 quart = how many mL
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1 qt = 1000 mL
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1 kg = ____ lbs
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1 kg = 2.2 lbs
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what is the freezing point of water in F
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32o F
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what is the freezing point of water in C
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0o C
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what is the boilin point of water in F
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212o F
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what is the boiling point of water in C
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100o C
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what is the conversion formula for calculating degrees Celcius to Fahrenheit
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o F = 1.8 (o C) + 32 or o F = 9/5 (o C) + 32
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what is the conversion formula for calculating degrees Fahrenheit to Celcius
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o C = ( o F - 32)/1.8 or o C = (o F - 32)/ (9/5)
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1 cm = x mm
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1 cm = 10 mm
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1 in = x cm
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1 in = 2.5 cm
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1 lb = x oz
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1 lb = 16 oz
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list the 6 Rights of Medication Administration
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DDCRTD 1. the right drug 2. the right dosage 3. the right client 4. the right route 5. the right time 6. the right documentation
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List parenteral routes
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intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (subcut) and intradermal (ID)
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list the parts of a syringe
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1. the plunger 2. the barrel 3. the tip
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List ALL of the routes of medication administration
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ELEVEN total routes: 1. buccal 2. Inhalation 3. Insertion 4. Instilation 5. Intranasal 6. Oral 7. Parenteral 8. Percutaneous
9. Sublingual 10. Topical 11. Transdermal |
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what capacity does a medicine cup have
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30 mL or 1 oz
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what does the JCAHO recommend be written out instead of using the symbols
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units, greater than, more than, and less than
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list the components of a medication order in order for it to be considered complete
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seven: 1. clients full name 2. date and time the order was written 3. name of the medication 4. dosage of the medication 5. route of administration 6. frequency of administration 7. signature of person writing the order
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what order are medication orders written
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1. name of drug 2. dosage expressed in abbreviations/symbols 3. route 4. frequency example: Colace 100 mg p.o. t.i.d
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MEMORIZE: x grain = 60 milligrams
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gr 1 = 60 mg
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MEMORIZE: x oz = 30 mL
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1 oz = 30 mL
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