SafeMedicate Flashcards

1
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What are PRN medicines?

A

As required. Patient controlled.

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2
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What are regular prescription medicines?

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Administered to the patient on a regular basis at the frequency times that are stipulated by the healthcare provider on the prescription

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What are once only and pre procedure medications?

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-Medications that are to be administered only once on the date and at the time stated by the healthcare provider.

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4
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Describe the difference between grams, milligrams and micrograms

A

1 gram contains 1000 milligrams

1 milligram contains 1000 micrograms

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5
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difference between litre and mililitres?

A

one litre contains 1000 millilitres.

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6
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How do you convert milligrams to grams?

A

move the decimal point 3 places to the left

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7
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How do you convert micrograms to milligrams

A

move the decimal point three places to the left

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8
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How do you convert nanograms to micrograms?

A

Move the decimal point three places to the left

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9
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How do you convert millilitres to litres?

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Move the decimal point three places to the left

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