Week 3- Medical Math

Question 1

What is the syringe formula?

Answer 1

DD/DH X VH= Volume to draw up in your syringe

Question 2

What is the IV infusion formula?

Answer 2

Amount to be infused (ml) / time (mins) X drop factor (gtts/ml)

Question 3

What is the constant in concentration ratio?

Answer 3

• The constant is 1 ml
  (Xmg/ml)

Question 4

What is the constant in serial dilution?

Answer 4

• The constant is 1 g
  (1g/Xml= 1:X)

Question 5

What is the constant in % solution?

Answer 5

• The constant is 100mls (% has to be out of 100)
  (Xg/100ml)

Question 6

What are the six rights for med admin?

Answer 6

1. Right pt
2. Right drug
3. Right dose
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right documentation

Question 7

What are the 6 things you need to document?

Answer 7

1. Name of the drug
2. Dose of the drug
3. Time you administered
4. Route of administration
5. Name of the paramedic who administered the drug
6. Pt’s response to the med