Liquid Medicines Flashcards
What are liquid medicines?
Medicines that are dissolved or suspended in liquids.
What is the rounding rule for liquid medicine dosages greater than 1ml?
Rounded to the nearest tenth.
What is the rounding rule for liquid medicine dosages less than 1ml?
Rounded to the nearest hundredth.
What type of syringe should be used for accurate dosage under 1ml?
1ml syringe.
What are the three bits of information needed to solve liquid medicine dosage problems?
- Prescribed dose
- Dispensed dose
- Contained dose
What are the three ways to arrange calculations for liquid medicine dosage?
- Division
- Multiplication
- Simplification
What is the formula for calculating the prescribed dose using division?
Prescribed / Dispensed × Contained quantity.
What is the prescribed dose?
The original dose that is required to be taken.
What is the dispensed dose?
The amount contained within the medicine container.
What is the contained dose?
The quantity that the dispensed dose is stored on.
Fill in the blank: The contained dose of paracetamol in 1 capsule is _______.
1 capsule.
