Medication Administration: Drug Calculation Flashcards
lb to kg conversion
2.2lbs = 1 kg
Calculation Formula
DD/DH x Q = amount to administer
DD = dose desired DH = dose on hand Q = volume containing dose on hand
Generic name
Name given to the medication by the manufacturer who first develops it
Trade name
Brand name, marketed name
Dosage strength
weight of medication per unit measure
Form
type of preparation found within the container (i.e. tablets or solution)
Route of administration
Explains how the medication should be administered
Total Volume
total amount of the contents within the vial
Directions for reconstitution
medications in powdered form have directions about how to reconstitute them and the required solution
Strength or concentration
the availvle supply on hand stated as the amount of drug per tablet/capsule or the amount of drug dissolved in solution (e.g., 325 mg/tab; 10 mcg/mL)
Solvent
the liquid which another substance is dissolved in (e.g., sterile water or normal saline)
Solute
the substance that is dissolved in the solvent
ac
before meals
ad lib
as desired
cap
capsule
elix
elixir
