Nursing 205 Drug Dosage 2009

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1 inch = ? cm

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2.54 cm

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1 oz = ? mL = ? T

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1 oz = 30 mL = 2 T

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1 tsp = ? mL

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1 tsp = 5 mL

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1 T = ? mL = ? tsp

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1 T = 15mL = 3tsp

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1 glass = ? ounces = ? mL

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1 glass = 8 ounces = 240 mL

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1 teacup = ? oz = ? mL

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1 teacup = 6 oz = 180 mL

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1 gt =? minim

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1 gt = 1 minim

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16 minims ( or 16 gtts) = ? mL

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16 minims (or 16 gtts) = 1 mL

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2.2 lbs. = ? kilograms

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2.2 lbs. = 1 kilogram

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30 mL = ? tsp

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30 mL = 6 tsp

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1 popsicle = ? oz = ? mL

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1 popsicle = 3 oz = 90 mL

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Intake and output are calculated in------------

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mL

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Parenteral intake is claculated as a part of the total ----------

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intake

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READING MEDICATION LABELS:

List the ESSENTIAL info. found on medication labels

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- trade name
- dosage strength
- route of administration
- instructions for mixing
- generic name
- form of the drug
- expiration date
- recommended dose

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READING MEDICATION LABELS:

The USEFUL info. found on medication labels includes the following:

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- total quantity
- storage info.
- controlled substance symbol
- manufacturer's name
- lot number

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SYRINGES:

3 mL syringe is calibrated to measure ------mL accurately.

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3 mL syringe is calibrated to measure 0.1mL accurately.

3mL syringes have both minim and mL scales.

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SYRINGES:

The TB syringe measures volumes of --------mL or less, and is calibrated to measure ------mL accurately.

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The TB syringe measures volumes of 1 mL or less, and is calibrated to measure 0.01 mL accurately.

The TB syringe has minim and mL scales.

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SYRINGES:

The standard insulin syringe is calibrated by -------- unit increments.

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The standard insulin syringe is calibrated by 2 unit increments.

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SYRINGES:

Low dosage insulin syringes are calibrated in -------unit increments.

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Low dosage insulin syringes are calibrated in 1 unit increments.

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SINGLE-STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

Info. needed to work reconstitution problems include:

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-type and amount of diluent
- dosage strength of the mixed medication
-length of time the solution will remain stable
-storage information

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SINGLE-STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

Once the medication is reconstituted, the nurse writes...

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-the date and time of reconstitution

- the nurses' initials

on the medication label

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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

The manufacturer indentifies several amounts of the ------to add to the powdered medication.

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diluent

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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

The nurse must select one of the -------- ---------- of the diluent.

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listed amounts

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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

The ------- --------- of the mixed medication is used to calculate the amount to give to the patient.

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dosage strength

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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

Info. needed to work with multiple- strength reconstitution problems include...

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- type & amount of diluent
- dosage strength of the mixed medication
- length of time the solution will remain stable
- storage info.

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MULTIPLE-STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:

Once medication is reconstituted the nurse....

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- Circles the amount of diluent selected
- And the corresponding dosage strength.
- Write the date & time of reconstitution
- And the nurses' initials

on the medication label.

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INFUSION RATES:

To set the IV infusions by IV pump, the nurse needs to calculate the ---------- of the infusion.

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To set the IV infusions by IV pump, the nurse needs to calculate the mL/hr of the infusion.

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INFUSION RATES:

To regulate the rate of infusion by gravity flow, the nurse needs to calculate the ----------, or the ------------, of the infusion.

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To regulate the rate of infusion by gravity flow, the nurse needs to calculate the flow rate, or the gtt/ minute, of the infusion.

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INFUSION RATES:

To calculate the flow rate (gtt/ minute), the nurse needs the following info....

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To calculate flow rate (gtt/minute):

- the volume of the IV fluid per hour
- the drop factor of the IV tubing

- Round ALL mL/hr & gtt/min. to a whole number

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IV PUSH MEDICATIONS:

The term "fraction thereof" in a drug reference means...

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The term "fraction thereof" in a drug reference book means that any fraction of a dose is given over the full amount of time recommended.