PHARM_ CALCULATIONS AND CONVERSIONS Flashcards
1 MG
1,000 MCG
1G
1,000 MG
1 KG
2.2 LB
1 KG
1000G
60 MG
1 GRAM
30 mL
1 Oz
1 L
1,000 mL
5mL
1 tsp
15 mL
1 Tbsp
1 tbsp
3 Tsp
37.0 C
98.6 F
formula for Celsius
C= (F-32) x (5/9)
formula for farenheit
F= (C x 9/5) +32
CALCULATIONS FOR IV ADMINISTRATION
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Number of hours= total volume| ml/hr
gtt per min= total volume x gtt/mL in administration set| total # of minutes
6 RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
average time for drawing peak levels
1. oral intake
2. intramuscular
3. intravenous
- 1-2 hours
- 1 hour
- 30 minutes
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
Trough Levels
Pneumothorax (drug insertion)
prevention: use US, Avoid subclavian when possible
Air embolism
have client lie flat when changing administration set or needleless connectors; ask client to perform Valsalva Maneuver when possilbe
COMPLICATIONS ASSOC WITH PICC LINE
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catheter occlusions
prevent kinks, reposition arm, confirm blood return, flush catheter between medications, administer approved anti-thrombolytic
Catheter dislodges
asses blood return, discomfort in jaw, chest, ear, contact hcp
