Chapter 11 Drug Calc Flashcards
1
Q
1 ounce=
A
30mL
2
Q
1tsp=
A
5mL
3
Q
1tbsp=
A
15mL
4
Q
1kg=
A
2.2lb
5
Q
1000mg=
A
1g
6
Q
1000mcg=
A
1mg
7
Q
1000mL=
A
1L
8
Q
60min=
A
1hour
9
Q
1 teaspoon =
A
5 mL
10
Q
3 teaspoons =
A
1 tablespoon
11
Q
1 tablespoon =
A
15 mL
12
Q
2 tablespoons =
A
1 ounce or 30 mL
13
Q
Examples of Diluent
A
-Nonsterile water
-Sterile water
-0.9% saline solution
-Special liquid supplied
14
Q
Basic Formula method
A
D (desired) × V (vehicle or volume) = Amount to give H (on hand)
15
Q
Fractional Method
A
H (on hand) = D (desired)/
V (vehicle) x (unknown)
16
Q
Tablets, caplets rounded to nearest
A
half if scored
17
Q
the right
A
client
18
Q
the right
A
dose
19
Q
the right
A
medication
20
Q
the right
A
documentation
21
Q
the right
A
time
22
Q
the right
A
route
23
Q
The three medication checks
A
Three P’s: Pull the med, Prepare the med, and Provide the med
