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APPLIED MATH FOR NURSES TEST 2- DC Questions with Correct Answers
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APPLIED MATH FOR NURSES TEST 2- DCQuestions with Correct Answers
What is subcutaneous injection? Correct Answer-an injection into the
*fatty tissue*
What is a intradermal injection? Correct Answer-An injection into the
skin
what are some common drugs that are measured in units?
How are these injected? Correct Answer-penicillin, haparin, insulin,
epogen.
these are injected intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or through
intravenous.
What is the rule for medications being administered that are < 1 mL?
Correct Answer-medications administered under 1 mL should only be to
one decimal point. Example: 1.2 mL
What is the rule for mixing insulin together? Correct Answer-to
accurately draw up both insulins in the same syringe you need to know
the total units for both insulins.
*example*
novolin toronto 12 units with 40 units novolin NPH subcutaneous BID.
, TOTAL INSULIN DOSAGE= 52 UNITS
*just add the two insulins together to get the total units*
what is a normal blood glucose? Correct Answer-4.1-7 is the normal
*if a blood glucose level is <4 call the doctor ASAP*
What if a patient's blood glucose is <4 mmoL/L? Correct Answer-call a
doctor immediately
this is hypoglycemic
What if a patient's blood glucose is >20 mmoL/L? Correct Answer-Call
a doctor immediately
this is hyperglycemic
How are parental dosages given? Correct Answer-IV, intramuscularly,
subcutaeous, intradermal
Why would we administer parenteral dosages by:
*IV*
*intramuscularly*
*subcutaneously*
*intradermal* Correct Answer-absorbed directly into blood
if that is the only way it can be given
NPO
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