Medications and Conversions

Question 1

1 milligram (mg) = ___ micrograms (mcg)

Answer 1

1000

Question 2

Reconstitution

Answer 2

adding a specific amount of diluent to the vial to change a power to a liquid


Question 3

Six Steps of dimensional analysis

Answer 3

1. What is ordered? 2. What is the question asking? 3. What do you have on hand? 4. Establish the unit path or conversion factors needed 5. Set up the problem to allow for cancellation of unwanted units 6. Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, and divide the numerator by the denominator.

Question 4

1 gram (g) = ____ milligrams (mg)

Answer 4

1000

Question 5

1 kilogram (kg) = ____ grams (g)

Answer 5

1000

Question 6

1 kilogram (kg) = ____ pounds (lbs)

Answer 6

2.2

Question 7

1 milliliter (mL) = ____ cc

Answer 7

1

Question 8

1 liter (l) = ____ milliliters (mL)

Answer 8

1000

Question 9

rounding up heuristics for dosage

Answer 9

.5 and above = round up .4 and below = round down

Question 10

1 liter (l) = ___ quart or ___ ounces (oz)

Answer 10

1 quart or 32 ounces

Question 11

1 teaspoon (tsp) = ___ milliliters (mL)

Answer 11

5

Question 12

3 teaspoons (tsp) = ___ tablespoons (tblsp or tbsp)

Answer 12

1

Question 13

1 tablespoon (tbsp) = ___ milliliters (mL)

Answer 13

15

Question 14

1 ounce (oz) = ___ milliliters (mL)

Answer 14

30

Question 15

1 grain (gr) = ___ milligrams (mg)

Answer 15

65

Question 16

in 3 factor med dose problems, the numerator is

Answer 16

dosage of the medication

Question 17

1000 mcg = __ mg

Answer 17

1

Question 18

1000 mg = ___ g

Answer 18

1

Question 19

1000 grams = ___ kg

Answer 19

1

Question 20

2.2 pounds = __ kg

Answer 20

1

Question 21

1 cc = ___ mL

Answer 21

1

Question 22

1000 mL = __ L

Answer 22

1

Question 23

1 quart or 32 oz = ___ L

Answer 23

1

Question 24

5 mL = ___ tsp

Answer 24

1

Question 25

1 tbsp = ___ tsp

Answer 25

3

Question 26

15 mL = ___ tbsp

Answer 26

1

Question 27

30 mL = ___ oz

Answer 27

1

Question 28

65 mg = ___gr

Answer 28

1

Question 29

Chemical name of a drug identifies

Answer 29

drug’s atomic and molecular structure

Question 30

Trade name of a drug is the

Answer 30

brand name copyrighted by the company that sells the drug

Question 31

Generic name of a drug is

Answer 31

assigned by the manufacturer that first develops the drug

Question 32

Official name of a drug is

Answer 32

name by which the drug is identified in official publications USP and NF

Question 33

The prescriber conveys medication plans to others by an order called a prescription. After the pharmacist prepares the medication, the nurse

Answer 33

administers the medication to the patient.

Question 34

If an error is made when the order is written, the ___ or ____ administering the medication has the opportunity to note the discrepancy

Answer 34

pharmacist ; nurse

Question 35

Types of orally administered medications

Answer 35

Capsule, pill, tablet, extended release, elixir, suspension, syrup

Question 36

Types of topically administered medications

Answer 36

Liniment, lotion, ointment, suppository, transdermal patch

Question 37

3 top methods of administration

Answer 37

oral topical injectable

Question 38

What are the first and second identifiers for checking the identity of a patient?

Answer 38

First: Validating the patient’s name Second: Validating the patient’s identification number, medical record number, and/or birth date

Question 39

6 factors affecting drug absorption

Answer 39

Route of administration Lipid solubility pH Blood flow Local conditions at site of administration Drug dosage

Question 40

teratogenic

Answer 40

developmental considerations - means it may be passed from mother to fetus and cause a birth defect

Question 41

Therapeutic range

Answer 41

the concentration of a drug within the blood stream that does not produce toxicity

Question 42

Peak level

Answer 42

highest concentration of a drug within the plasma when absorption is complete

Question 43

Trough level

Answer 43

when the drug is at its lowest concentration

Question 44

Adverse drug effect

Answer 44

undesirable effect other than the intended therapeutic effect. i.e. constipation 2/2 morphine use

Question 45

Allergic effect

Answer 45

an immune system response that occurs when the body interprets the administered medication as a foreign substance and forms antibodies against the drug

Question 46

Idiosyncratic effect

Answer 46

Also known as paradoxical effect is any unusual or peculiar response to a drug that may manifest itself by over response, under response, or even opposite of the expected response.

Question 47

PRN order

Answer 47

as needed

Question 48

Stat order

Answer 48

carried out immediately

Question 49

Standing order (routine order)

Answer 49

carried out until cancelled by another order

Question 50

Antagonist effect of drug interactions (example)

Answer 50

A drug-drug interaction is one that the combined effect of the two drugs is less than the effect of the one drug alone. Example: tetracycline and calcium supplements or calcium products. (calcium chelates)

Question 51

Synergistic effect (example)

Answer 51

A drug-drug interaction that the combined effect of the two drugs are greater than that of the two drugs alone. Example: alcohol and barbiturates when taken together have a unbeneficial synergistic effect for increased nervous system depression

Question 52

True or false: Only pain medications may be give to patients without a medication order from a licensed practitioner.

Answer 52

False

Question 53

PRN

Answer 53

Pro Re Nata- : as the circumstances arises. More commonly “as needed”

Question 54

PR

Answer 54

per rectum

Question 55

NPO

Answer 55

Nil Per Os: nothing through the mouth