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PHARM_ CALCULATIONS AND CONVERSIONS Flashcards

1
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1 MG

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1,000 MCG

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1G

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1,000 MG

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1 KG

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2.2 LB

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1 KG

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1000G

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5
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60 MG

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1 GRAM

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30 mL

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1 Oz

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1 L

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1,000 mL

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5mL

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1 tsp

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15 mL

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1 Tbsp

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1 tbsp

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3 Tsp

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11
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37.0 C

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98.6 F

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12
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formula for Celsius

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C= (F-32) x (5/9)

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13
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formula for farenheit

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F= (C x 9/5) +32

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14
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CALCULATIONS FOR IV ADMINISTRATION

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15
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Number of hours= total volume| ml/hr

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16
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gtt per min= total volume x gtt/mL in administration set| total # of minutes

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17
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6 RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

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right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation

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18
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average time for drawing peak levels
1. oral intake
2. intramuscular
3. intravenous

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  1. 1-2 hours
  2. 1 hour
  3. 30 minutes
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19
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reflect the lowest concentration or residual level and are usually obtained within 15 min prior to administration of the next scheduled dose.
The scheduled dose of medication should not be administered until the trough level is confirmed

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Trough Levels

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20
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Pneumothorax (drug insertion)

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prevention: use US, Avoid subclavian when possible

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21
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Air embolism

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have client lie flat when changing administration set or needleless connectors; ask client to perform Valsalva Maneuver when possilbe

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22
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COMPLICATIONS ASSOC WITH PICC LINE

A

:)))))0

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23
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catheter occlusions

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prevent kinks, reposition arm, confirm blood return, flush catheter between medications, administer approved anti-thrombolytic

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24
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Catheter dislodges

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asses blood return, discomfort in jaw, chest, ear, contact hcp

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25
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phlebitis

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apply low degree heat d/c if not rsolved

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26
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catheter embolism

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secure catheter, avoid pulling

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27
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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF (TPN)

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  1. VERIFY PRESCRIPTION & SOLUTION With another nurse
  2. administer via infusion pump
  3. monitor weight daily
  4. monitor & record I&O , noting fluid balance
  5. monitor serum glucose levels every 4-6 hours
  6. monitor signs of infection
  7. change dressing every 48-72 hours
  8. change IV tubing & fluid every 24 hours
  9. TPN is unavailable? administer dextrose 10% in water to prevent hypoglycemia
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28
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ANTIDOTE REVERSAL AGENTS

A

:)))))

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29
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ACETAMINOPHEN

A

acetylcysteine

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30
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BENZODIAZEPINE

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flumazenil

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31
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CYANIDE POISONING

A

methylene blue

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32
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DIGITALIS

A

digoxin immune FAB

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33
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ETHYLENE POISONING

A

FOMEPIZOLE

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34
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HEPARIN/ENOXAPARIN

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PROTAMINE SULFATE

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35
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IRON

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deferoxamine

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36
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LEAD

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SUCCIMER

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37
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE 10%

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38
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NARCOTICS

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NALOXONE

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39
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WARFARIN

40
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THERAPEUTIC DRUG LEVELS

A

:____________________)

41
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AMINOPHYLLINE

A

10-20 mcg/mL

42
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CARBAMEZAPINE

A

5-12 MCG/ML

43
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DIGOXIN

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0.8-2.0 NG/ML

44
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GENTAMICIN

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5-10 MCG/ML

45
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LIDOCAINE

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1.5-5.0 MCG/ML

46
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LITHIUM

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0.4-1.4 MEQ/L

47
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MG SULFATE

48
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PHENOBARBITAL

A

10-40 MCG/ML

49
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PHENYTOIN

50
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SALICYLATE

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100-250 MCG/ML

51
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THEOPHYLLINE

52
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TOBRAMYCIN

53
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TROUGH DRUG LEVELS
- Gentamicin
- Tobramycin
- Vancomycin

A
  • 1-2 mcg/ml
  • 1-2
    -15-20 mcg/ml
54
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TOXIC DRUG LEVELS
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- Phenobarbital
- Acetaminophen
- Phenytoin
-Mg Sulfate
- Lidocaine

A
  • > 2.0
  • > 2.4
  • > 40 mcg/mL
  • > 250 mcg/mL
  • > 30 mcg/mL
  • > 9 mg/dL
  • > 5 mcg/mL
55
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‘dipine

A

Ca+ Channel Blocker

56
Q

‘afil

A

Erective dysfunction, Pulmonary HTN
[SILDENAFIL]

57
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‘caine

A

Anesthetics

58
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‘pril

A

ACE Inhibitor

59
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‘pam, ‘lam

A

Benzodiazepine; anxiety
[ Lorazepam, midazolam]

60
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‘statin

A

Anti-lipidemic

61
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‘asone, ‘solone

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Corticosteroid

62
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‘olol

A

Beta Blocker

63
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‘cillin

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Penicillin

64
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‘ide

A

Oral Hypoglycemic

65
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‘prazole

66
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‘vir

67
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‘ase

A

Thrombolytic

68
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‘azine

A

antiemetic

69
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‘phylline

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Bronchodilator (Theophylline)

70
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‘artan

A

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARBs); HTN
LOSARTAN

71
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‘arin

A

Anticoagulant

72
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‘dine

A

anti-ulcer

73
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‘zine

A

Anti-histamine

74
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‘cycline

A

Antibiotic

75
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‘mycin

A

Aminoglycoside

76
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‘floxacin, ‘cycline

A

Antibiotics
[ Levofloxacin, Doxycycline]

77
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‘tyline,

A

Tricyclic Antidepressants; Depression
[ Desipramine]

78
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‘pram, ‘ine

79
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‘ane

A

Inhaled Anesthetics’ anesthesia
[ Halothane]

80
Q

‘azine

A

Antipsychotic
[ Chlorpromazine]

81
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‘azole

A

Antifungal
[ Ketoconazole, Fluconazole (diflucan),

82
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‘barbital

A

barbituates; Anxiety
[Phenobarbital]

83
Q

‘etine

A

SSRI; Depression
[Fluoxetine]

84
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‘ide

A

Loop Diuretics; HTN
[ Furosemide]

85
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‘lukast

A

Asthma
[Montelukast}

86
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‘navir

A

Antiviral
Saquinavir

87
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‘oxin

A

cardiac glycoside; arrhythmias
[ digoxin]

88
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‘phylline

A

Bronchodilator; Methylxanthine
[Theophylline]

89
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‘quine

A

anti-malarial
[Chloroquine]

90
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‘terol

A

B2-Agonist; Bronchodilator
[ albuterol]

91
Q

‘tidine

A

Allergies
[ Cimetidine]

92
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‘tine

A

Anti-fungal [Terbinafine]

93
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‘Tropin

A

Pituitary Hormone; Hormone deficiency
[ Somatotropin]

94
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‘Vaptan

A

HTN
[ Tolvaptan]

95
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‘zosin

A

A-1 agonist; HTN; BPH
[Terazosin}

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