-DRUGS CAN BE LETHAL WEAPONS!!!
-There is a fine line between correct doses & deadly or toxic effects especially in children
2. what should it look like when you lead with a zero before a decimal point
0.5 mg NOT .5 mg
3. what should it look like when never ending with a zero after a decimal point
5 mg NOT 5.0 mg
4. What can happen if zeros are used incorrectly?
an accidental 10-fold over- dose of medication is possible.
5. What are common formula methods
(dose on hand)/(quant on hand) = (dose desir) / x(quantit desir)
(dose desir)/(dose on hand) x quantity on hand = desired quant
6. What is the common meaure(s) for length, volume, & weight
length = meter (m)
volume = liter (l)
weight = gram (G, preferred)
, 7. What are common pre-fixes in measurement?
centi, milli, micro, kilo
8. How to convert when in the metric system?
move decimals**
9. How to convert larger to smaller
Larger (Kg)-Smaller (G)
to the right are multiplying
1Kg = 1000G, 1G = 1000mg, 1mg = 1000 micrograms
10. How to convert smaller to larger
Smaller (G)-Larger (Kg)
to the left are dividing
1000 micrograms = 1 mg, 1000 mg = 1 G, 1000 G = 1 Kg
11. What are household measurements?
tsp., Tbsp., gtts., cup
12. Baby weighs 880G
what is the baby's weight in Kg?
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