SafeMedicate Flashcards
What are PRN medicines?
As required. Patient controlled.
What are regular prescription medicines?
Administered to the patient on a regular basis at the frequency times that are stipulated by the healthcare provider on the prescription
What are once only and pre procedure medications?
-Medications that are to be administered only once on the date and at the time stated by the healthcare provider.
Describe the difference between grams, milligrams and micrograms
1 gram contains 1000 milligrams
1 milligram contains 1000 micrograms
difference between litre and mililitres?
one litre contains 1000 millilitres.
How do you convert milligrams to grams?
move the decimal point 3 places to the left
How do you convert micrograms to milligrams
move the decimal point three places to the left
How do you convert nanograms to micrograms?
Move the decimal point three places to the left
How do you convert millilitres to litres?
Move the decimal point three places to the left