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1 tsp = x ml - Answer-5 ml x tsp = 1 tbsp - Answer-3 tsp 1 tbsp = x ml - Answer-15 ml 1 oz = x ml - Answer-30 ml what is the definition of dosage? - Answer-the size or amount of a medication or a drug what is the definition of calculations in dosage calc? - Answer-the mathematical determination of the amount of something a nurse will need to know the ________ dose of medication to give to the client as well as how to ________ the appropriate dose - Answer-exact; calculate wh...

Why do nurses us the 24 hour Clock? - Answer-*Assist in preventing medication errors because the time is not used twice * Used in hospital and military * 530, 0300, 2359 What are a ratio and proportion? - Answer-Ratio is a comparison of two quantities expressed with a colon in 2:3 or 2/3 1000mcg= ? mg - Answer-1mg 1g=____mg? - Answer-1000mg 1000g=_____kg? - Answer-1kg 2.2 pounds = ____ kilogram - Answer-1 kg 1 inch= ____ cm - Answer-2.54 1 oz = ? mL - Answer-30 mL 1L=?m...

Order: Biaxin 200 mg p.o. q 12 h for a child who weighs 45 lbs. Have: Biaxin 125 mg per 5 mL Biaxin label states 15 mg/kg/day in two equal doses. Is this dosage safe? - Answer-1. Convert lbs to kgs. 45lbs = 20.5 kg 2. Calculate the recommended dose per day. A child weighing 20.5 kg can have 307.5 mg PER DAY. So, divide 307.5 by 2 to get a single dose. So, the maximum single dose is 153.75 mg. 3. NO, the ordered dose is not safe. The doctor ordered 200 mg which is more than 153.75 m...

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? Extended-release oxycodone Sublingual nitroglycerine Enteric-coated aspirin Sucralfate tablets - Answer-Sucralfate tablets The nurse should explain that certain medications, such as those that are scored, can be safely crushed and mixed with food or water for a client who has difficulty swallowing. The nurse should check with the pharmac...

grams - Answer-g and kg measures weight; g, mg, and mcg measures the dosage of medications liters - Answer-mL and L measures volume meters - Answer-mm, cm, and m measures length 1 kg = __ g - Answer-1000 g 1 g = __mg - Answer-1000 mg 1 g = __ mcg - Answer-1,000,000 mcg 1 g =__ kg - Answer-0.001 kg 1 mg = __g - Answer-0.001 g 1 mcg= __ g - Answer-0.000001 g 1 L=__ mL - Answer-1000 mL 1 mL= __L - Answer-0.001 L 1 oz=__mL - Answer-30 mL 1 tsp=__mL - Answer-5 mL ...

why is it important to have 2nd nurse review the dosage of high alert meds - Answer-dosage errors have potential for significant harm to pt if pt reports med in pill form is too hard to swallow... - Answer-request liquid from pharmacy what should you do if client refuses to take meds due to nausea - Answer-withhold meds- they have the right to refuse for any reason even PRN meds need to have... - Answer-frequency e.g. PRN every 3 hours; use clinical judgement and often, pt report sub...

1 tsp= - Answer-5 mL 1 tbsp= - Answer-15 mL 1 oz= - Answer-30 mL 1 cup/8 oz= - Answer-240 mL 1 kg= - Answer-2.2 lbs 1 lb= - Answer-16 oz 1000 mcg= - Answer-1 mg what are the basic units of measurement? - Answer-length m weight gram volume L if the answer is a whole number, round to the nearest - Answer-tenth if the answer is a decimal, round to the nearest - Answer-hundredth What is the basic info on an oral MAR? - Answer-pt identifying info current date prescri...

1 mg = many mcg? - Answer-1000 micrograms 1 gram = many mg? - Answer-1000 milligrams 1 kg = grams? - Answer-1000 grams 1 ounce = milliliters? - Answer-30 ml 1 Liter = ml? - Answer-1000 ml 1 teaspoon = ml? - Answer-5 ml 1 tbsp = ml? - Answer-15 ml 1 tbsp = teaspoons? - Answer-3 teaspoons 1 kg = pounds? - Answer-2.2 pounds 1 grain = mg? - Answer-60 mg 1 cup = oz? - Answer-8 ounces 1 cup = ml? - Answer-240 ml 1 kg = ml? - Answer-1000 ml Kg to Lbs - Answer-mult...

Beta Blockers - Answer-___ _____ will decrease a clients heart rate and BP and dilate arteries by blocking beta receptors erroneous - Answer-wrong; incorrect Dissimenate - Answer-To spread or scatter widely; distribute preoperative - Answer-before an operation or surgery HS - Answer-at bedtime CD - Answer-controlled dose CR - Answer-controlled release CRT - Answer-controlled-release tablet LA - Answer-long acting SA - Answer-sustained action SR - Answer-slow release...

A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid overload following continuous IV infusion of 200 mL/hr. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate? - Answer-Reduce the IV fluid rate The nurse should reduce the IV rate and notify the provider immediately. To facilitate breathing, elevate the head of the bed to high-Fowlers position. The client may need IV medications to treat the fluid overload. A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving an IV medication. The client report...