Pharmacology Basics Flashcards
1
Q
1 mg = ? mcg
A
1,000 mcg
2
Q
1 g = ? mg
A
1,000 mg
3
Q
1 kg = ? g
A
1,000 g
4
Q
1 kg = ? lb
A
2.2 lbs
5
Q
60 mg = ? gr
A
1 gr
6
Q
30 ml = ? oz
A
1 oz
7
Q
1 L = ? ml
A
1,000 ml
8
Q
5 ml = ? tsp
A
1 tsp
9
Q
15 ml = ? tbsp
A
1 tbsp
10
Q
1 tbsp = ? tsp
A
3 tsp
11
Q
Celsius =
A
(F - 32) x 5/9
12
Q
Fahrenheit =
A
(C x 9/5) + 32
13
Q
Infiltration prevention (3)
A
- Use smallest catheter
- Stabilize port access
- Assess blood return
14
Q
Infiltration treatment (5)
A
- Stop infusion
- Remove catheter
- Apply cold compress
- Elevate extremity
- Insert new catheter in another extremity
15
Q
Extravasation prevention
A
- Know vesicant potential before administration
16
Q
Extravasation treatment (5)
A
- Stop infusion
- Stop administration set
- Aspirate drug if able to
- Apply cold compress
- Document
17
Q
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis prevention (4)
A
- Rotate sites every 72-96 hours
- Secure catheter
- Use aseptic technique
- With PICCS avoid excessive activity with extremity
18
Q
Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis treatment (4)
A
- Stop infusion
- Remove PIV
- Apply heat compress
- Insert new catheter in another extremity
19
Q
Hematoma prevention (2)
A
- Avoid veins not easily seen/palpated
- Obtain hemostasis after insertion
20
Q
Hematoma treatment (2)
A
- Remove IV and apply pressure if bleeding
- Monitor/treat signs of phlebitis
21
Q
Catheter embolus prevention
A
- Don’t reinsert stylet needle into catheter
22
Q
Catheter embolus treatment (2)
A
- Apply tourniquet high on extremity to limit venous flow
- Prepare to remove under x-ray
23
Q
Antidote for acetaminophen
A
Acetylcysteine
24
Q
Antidote for benzodiazepine
A
Flumazenil
25
Antidote for curare
Edrophonium
26
Antidote for cyanide poisoning
Methylene blue
27
Antidote for digitalis
Digoxin immune FAB
28
Antidote for heparin/enoxaprin
Protamine sulfate
29
Antidote for iron
Deferoxamine
30
Antidote for lead
Succimer
31
Antidote for magnesium sulfate
Calcium gluconate 10%
32
Antidote for narcotics
Naloxone
33
Antidote for warfarin
Phytonadione (Vitamin K)
34
Therapeutic level for Aminophylline
10-20
35
Therapeutic level for Carbamazepine
5-12
36
Therapeutic level for Digoxin
0.8-2.0
37
Therapeutic level for Gentamicin
5-10
38
Therapeutic level for Lidocaine
1.5-5.0
39
Therapeutic level for Lithium
0.4-1.4
40
Therapeutic level for magnesium sulfate
4-8
41
Therapeutic level for Phenobarbital
10-40
42
Therapeutic level for Phenytoin
10-20
43
Therapeutic level for Salicylate
100-250
44
Trough level for Gentamicin/Tobramycin
1-2
45
Trough level for Vancomycin
15-20
46
Toxic level for acetaminophen
>250
47
Toxic level for Aminophylline
>20
48
Toxic level for Amitriptyline
>500
49
Toxic level for Digoxin
>2.4
50
Toxic level for Lidocaine
>5
51
Toxic level for Lithium
>2.0
52
Toxic level for magnesium sulfate
>9
53
Toxic level for methotrexate
>10 over 24 hours
54
Toxic level for phenobarbital
>40
55
Toxic level for phenytoin
>30
56
Toxic level for salicylate
>300
57
-dipine
calcium channel blocker
58
-afil
erectile dysfunction
59
-caine
anesthetics
60
-pril
ACE inhibitors
61
-pam/lam
benzodiazepine
62
-statin
Antilipidemic
63
-asone/solone
corticosteroid
64
-olol
beta blocker
65
-cillin
penicillin
66
-ide
oral hypoglycemic
67
-prazole
proton pump inhibitor
68
-vir
antiviral
69
-ase
thrombolytic
70
-azine
antiemetic
71
-phylline
bronchodilator
72
-arin
anticoagulant
73
-dine
antiulcer
74
-zine
antihistamine
75
-cycline
antibiotic
76
-mycin
aminoglycoside
77
-floxacin
antibiotic
78
-tyline
tricyclic antidepressant
79
-pram/ine
SSRI
