Dosage Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
Before a nurse can administer medication, what does she need to have before administering?
A
A written order by a licensed professional who can prescribe medications
2
Q
Standing order or routine order
A
to indicate a medication is to be given for a specified number of doses
3
Q
prn order
A
as needed order
4
Q
stat order
A
to be given immediately
5
Q
single (one time) order
A
to be given one time at a specific time
6
Q
verbal orders
A
given on the phone or in person
7
Q
1 oz in mL
A
30 mL
8
Q
1 cup in oz and mL
A
8 oz and 240 mL
9
Q
1 Tbsp in mL
A
15 mL
10
Q
1 Tsp in mL
A
5 mL
11
Q
1 pint in mL and oz
A
500 mL and 16 oz
12
Q
1 kg in pounds and grams
A
2.2 lbs and 1000 grams
13
Q
1 pound in oz
A
16 oz
14
Q
1 bowl in oz
A
8 oz
14
Q
1 glass in oz
A
6 oz
