Management of Pharmaceutical Administration Flashcards
1
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6 Rights of Drug Administration
A
- Right patient
- Right drug
- Right dose
- Right route
- Right time
- Right documentation
2
Q
Patient considerations
A
- Allergies
- Adverse side effects
- Previous hx
- Still needed or should be changed?
3
Q
What must be established prior to administering or dispensing a medication?
A
correct dosage
4
Q
What is the official used system of weights and measures used in the military
A
metric system
5
Q
Basic units of Weight
A
- Micrograms (mcg)
- Milligrams (mg)
- Grams (g)
- Kilgrams (kg)
6
Q
Basic units of Volume
A
- Milliliter (ml)
- Liter (l)
7
Q
Length:
A
Meter or (m)
8
Q
1 kilogram =
A
1000 grams
9
Q
1 gram =
A
1000 milligrams
10
Q
1 milligram =
A
1000 micrograms
11
Q
How do you calculate Pounds(lbs) to kilograms(kg)?
A
lbs/2.2
12
Q
How do you calculate kilograms(kg) to Pounds(lbs)?
A
kgX2.2
13
Q
A mixture of two or more substances is a?
A
Solution
14
Q
When reporting a prescribed solution make sure to include the following:
A
- Drug name and strength
- Fluid / Volume
- Patients weight in kg
- Prescribed dose
- Drop set size
15
Q
What is the formula for calculating drip rate?
A
Patient’s dose x drip set/Concentration of Bag=Drip rate
