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1
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Roman Numeral : 1/2

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ss

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roman numeral : 1

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i or t, I

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roman numeral : 2

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ii or tt, II

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romannumeral : 3

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iii, ttt, III

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roman numeral : 4

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iv, tv, IV

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roman numeral :5

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v or V

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roman numeral :6

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vi, vt, or VI

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roman numeral :7

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vii, vtt, VII

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roman numeral : 8

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viii, vttt, VIII

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roman numeral : 9

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ix, tx, IX

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roman numeral :10

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x, X

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roman numeral 15

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xv, XV

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roman numeral 20

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xx, XX

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roman numeral 30

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xxx, XXX

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15
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roman numeral 50

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L

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16
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roman numeral 100

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C

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17
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roman numeral 500

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D

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18
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roman numeral 1000

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M

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19
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Lovely
Cats
Dont
Meow

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L=50
C=100
D=500
M=1000

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20
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Converting from percent to fraction

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  • drop the percent sign
  • write the number as the numerator
  • write100 as the denominator
  • reduce fraction to lowest term

Ex:
8% = 8/100 -> reduced is 2/25

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21
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Converting percent to decimal

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-drop the percent sign
-divide the number by 100
(Moves the decimal point 2 places to the left)

Ex: 25%= 25/100= 25 -> .25

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22
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Determining percent of change

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  • Make a fraction of change = change/old

- Multiply the fraction by 100 to change it to a percent and then add the percent sign

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23
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Basic units of metric measurement

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Weight(solid) Gram g
Volume(liquid) Liter L
Length Meter m

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24
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Kilo

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1,000

One thousand times

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25
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He to

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100

One hundred times

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26
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Deal

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10

Ten times

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27
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Deci

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0.1

One tenth

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28
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Centi

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0.01

One hundredth part of

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29
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Milli

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0.001

One thousandth part of

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30
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Micro

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0.000001

One millionth part of

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31
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Kitty
Hawk
Doesnt 
Drink
Canned
Milk 
Much
A 
Kilo 
Hecto 
Deka 
Deci 
Centi 
Milli 
Micro
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32
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Common metric Abbreviations

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Gram = g
Microgram = mcg 
Milligram = mg
Kilogram = kg
Liter = L
Deciliter = dL
Milliliter = mL
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33
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Rules of the metric system

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  • reinforce the decimal. Add the leading zero -> 0.53

- don’t add unnecessary zeros -> 2.5 mL NOT 2.50 mL

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34
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Metric equivalents (weight)

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1 kilogram(kg) = 1000 grams 
1 gram(g) = 1000 milligrams 
1 milligram(mg) = 1000 micrograms (mcg)
35
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Metric equivalents (volume)

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1 liter(L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)
1 milliliter (mL) = 0.001 liter (L)
36
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Metric equivalents (length)

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1 meter(m) = 100 centimeters(cm) = 1000 mm

1 millimeter(mm) = 0.001 meter(m)= 0.1 cm

37
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Household system measurements

A 
1 teaspoon(t, tsp) = 5 mL
1 tablespoon (T, tbs) = 15 mL
1 measuring cup = 8 oz
38
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Household Metric equivalents

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teaspoon -> 5 mL
tablespoon -> 1T =3 t -> 15mL
ounce(fluid) -> 1 oz = 2 T -> 30 mL
cup(standard measuring) -> 1 cup = 8 oz ->240mL
pint -> 1 pt= 2 cups (16 oz) -> 500 mL
quart -> 1 qt = 4 cups = 2pt = 32 oz -> 1000mL
pound(weight) -> 1 lb = 16 oz -> 2.2 lb = 1 kg (1000 g)
1 in = 2.5 cm
1 glass =6 oz

39
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The rights of Medication Administration

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  1. right client
  2. right medication
  3. right dose
  4. right route
  5. right time
  6. right documentation
  7. right indication
  8. right to know
  9. right to refuse
  10. right response
40
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Oral administration

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oral medication administered by mouth

41
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sublingual administration

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placed under the tongue and designed to be absorbed

42
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enteric-coated tablets/capsules

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coated with a special coating that does not dissolve in the stomach

43
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buccal

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placed in the mouth against the mucous membranes of the cheek to dissolve

44
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standing order/routine order

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medication is to be given for a specified number of doses

45
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prn order

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this order is to be administered as needed

46
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stat order

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medication is to be given immediately but only once unless reordered

47
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single order

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medication to be given only once at a specified time

48
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symbols form medication administration

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c,C = cup 
g = gram 
gtt = drop 
kg = kilogram 
L = liter 
mcg = microgram 
mEq = milliequivalent  
mg = milligram 
mL = milliliter 
oz = ounce 
pt = pint 
qt = quart 
T, tbs = tablespoon 
t, tsp = teaspoon
49
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commonly used medication abbreviations

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ID = intradermal
IM = intramuscular 
IV =intravenous 
IVPB = intravenous piggyback
n.p.o = nothing by mouth 
noc, noct = at night 
NAS = intranasal 
p.o. = by mouth, oral 
p.r. = by rectum 
q. = every 
q.a.m = every morning 
qh = every hour
q2h, q4h = every 2 hours every 4 hours 
q.i.d =four times a day
t.i.d = three times a day
50
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Trade name

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the brand name under which a manufacturer markets the medication.usually followed by a registration symbol

51
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generic name

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the proper, chemical name of the medication

52
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dosage of mediction

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indicates the amount or weight provided in the form (per tablet, per milliliter)

53
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route of administration

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important because a medication can be administered by several routes

54
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time & frequency

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standard abbreviations should be used to indicate when and what times a medication is to be administered

55
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signature for the order

A

for a medication to be legal, it must be signed by the health care provider

56
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interpreting a medication order

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  1. name of the medication
  2. the dosage expressed in standard abbreviations or symbols
  3. route
  4. frequency
57
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Formula for calculating dosages

A 
D/H x Q = x
D- dosage desired 
H-dosage strength available 
Q- quantity or unit of measure that contains the dosage that is available 
x- the unknown
58
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forms of solid medication

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tablets

  • caplets
  • scored tablets
  • enteric-coated tablets
  • sublingual tablets
  • buccal tablets
  • layered tablets
  • film tab
  • orally disintegrating tablets
  • chewable tablets
  • time-release and extended release tablets
59
Q

elixir

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alcohol solution that is sweet and aromatic

60
Q

suspension

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one or more medications finely divided int a liquid such as water

61
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syrup

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medication dissolved in concentrated solution of sugar and water

62
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standard medicine cup

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usually plastic and has a capacity of 30 mL

63
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calibrated droppers

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used for measuring and administering small volumes of liquid medications

64
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oral syringe

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used to measure and administer oral liquids to ensure accurate and safe dosages

65
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subcut

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injection into the subcutaneous tissue, below the skin

66
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ampule

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sealed glass container that contains a typical single dose of medication

67
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vial

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plastic/glass container that has rubber stopper or diaphragm on the top

68
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mix-o-vial

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has two compartments separated by a rubber stopper

69
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cartridge

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pre-filled glass/plastic container clearly marked, indicating the amount of medication

70
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pre-filled syringe

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medication comes prepared for administration in a syringe with or without a needle attached

71
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syringes

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barrel- outer calibrated portion that holds medication

plunger- inner device that is moved backward to withdraw and measure medication

tip- end of the syringe that golds the needle

72
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solute

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powdered medication or liquid concentrate to be dissolved or diluted

73
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solvent (diluent)

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a liquid that is added to the powder or liquid concentrate

74
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solution

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the liquid that results when the solvent dissolves the solute

75
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preparing a prescribed solution

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desired solution strength x amount of desired solution = solute

76
Q

flow rate formula

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x mL/hr = amount of solution(mL)/ time in hours

77
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macrodrop tubing

A

standard type of tubing used for general IV administration

78
Q

microdrop tubing

A

delivers tiny drops

79
Q

IV flow rate drops per minute formula

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x gtt/min = amount of solution (mL) x drop factor/ time (min)

80
Q

drops per minute large volume formula

A

x mL/hr = amount of solution(mL) / time (hr)

81
Q

IV flow rate shortcut method

A

x gtt/min= (mL/her)/gtt factor constant

82
Q

Infusion time formula

A

total infusion time= total number of mL to infuse/ (mL/hr infusion rate)

83
Q

Microdrop

A

60gtt/mL

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