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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 |
- 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: |
- 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. |
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. |
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. |
The standard insulin syringe is calibrated by 2 unit increments.
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SYRINGES:
Low dosage insulin syringes are calibrated in -------unit increments. |
Low dosage insulin syringes are calibrated in 1 unit increments.
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SINGLE-STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:
Info. needed to work reconstitution problems include: |
-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... |
-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. |
diluent
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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:
The nurse must select one of the -------- ---------- of the diluent. |
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. |
dosage strength
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MULTIPLE- STRENGTH RECONSTITUTION:
Info. needed to work with multiple- strength reconstitution problems include... |
- 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.... |
- 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. |
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. |
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.... |
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... |
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.
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