Block 2 Flashcards
1 kg = _____ L
1
23 kg = _____ L
23
4 kg = _____ mL
4 kg = 4 L
4 L = 4000 mL
1 gallon = _____ quarts
4
1.5 gr = ____ mg
1.5 gr = 65 + 1/2(65) = 90mg
1 quart = _____ mL
1000
4 cc = ____ mL
4
**literally the same thing
6 cc = _____ g
6
A dog weighs 23.2 kg. What is the dogs weight in liters?
23.2 L
1 mL = ____ g
1
A patient requires a 400mL IV fluid bolus of 0.9% NaCl, this is ____ L
0.4 L
What units are used for body surface area?
mg/m2
1 grain = ___ mg
60-65 mg
How do we know if a tablet can be split?
If its scored
** Extra label use if not scored
_____ gtt = 1 ml
10
What type of fluid is 0.45% NaCl?
hypotonic
what type of fluid is 0.9% NaCl?
Isotonic
Which fluid type is never used for resuscitation or shock?
Hypotonic crystalloids
** would cause RBC to swell and rupture
What are examples of isotonic crystalloids?
- LRS
- Norm-R
- Plasmalyte-A
- Plasmalyte-148
Fresh/frozen plasma is an example of what type of fluid solution?
Natural colloid
What fluid type is used as maintenance fluids?
Hypotonic crystalloids
What are examples of hypotonic crystalloids?
0.45% NaCl
0.45% NaCl + 2.5% Dextrose
D5W (5% dextrose in water)
What are examples of hypertonic crystalloids?
0.9% NaCl + D5W
Hypertonic NaCl (7.2%, 7.5%)
What are examples of natural colloid solutions?
- Fresh whole blood
- Plasma
- Albumin
What are examples of synthetic colloid solutions?
- Vetstarch
- HetaStarch
- Dextrans
- Hemoglobin based Oxygen carriers (Oxyglobin)
