Module 1 Flashcards
PaO2
80-100mmhg
PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
Magnesium level
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Total calcium level
8.4-10.5 mg/dL
Sodium level
135-145 mEq/L
Surface Area Calculation
(surface area in square meters/1.73) x
average adult dose
CLARK’S RULE
weight of child in lbs over 150 lbs x ave. adult dose
Young’s rule
Child’s age in years over child’s age in year + 12 x ave. adult dose
Fried’s rule
infant’s age in months over 150 months x ave. adult dose
chamber is with needle
Microdrop tube set
Micro drop rate
60 gtt/min
1 gr in mg
60 mg
1 tsp in mL
5 mL
1 kg in lbs
2.2 lbs
1 ounce in tbsp
2 tbsp
1 tbsp in tsp
3 tsp
1 ounce in gr
480 gr
qhs
nightly
AS
Left ear
AD
Right ear
MGSO4
Magnesium Sulfate
MS MSO4
Morphine Sulfate
QOD
Every other day
Administration of Ear Drops (children and adult)
Straighten the external ear canal by:
■ pulling down and back on the auricle in children or
■ pulling up and back on the auricle in adult
Administration of Eye Drops
Gently pull down the skin below the eye to expose the
conjunctival sac
○ Do not cut patches.
○ Remove patches with metallic components prior to MRI.
○ Remove the old patch prior to applying the new one.
Transdermal
Dissolved in sugar
Syrups
Liquid that contain solid, insoluble drug particles,
has granules – needs to be shaken
suspensions
Water-in-oil; oil-in-water; gelatin
emulsions
Clear liquids dissolved in alcohol and water
Elixirs
Flat disks; flavored base
Lozenges
Provide gradual but continuous release of
the drug
time released capsule
Enteric-coated and timed-release capsules must be ____ to be effective
swallowed whole
NOT given to clients who are vomiting, lack a
gag reflex, or who are comatose.
oral meds
Dr.’s order upon admission, continual unless ordered
Standing
validating for right drug
(3x - before med prep, after med
prep, before administering)
as directed
ut dict.
TID
3x a daY
stat
at once; NOW NA
ss
½
qid
4x a day
qd
once daily; OD
prn
as needed
pc
after meals
ou
both eyes
os
left eye
od
right eye
hs
at bedtime
bid
2x a day
ad lib
as much as desired