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WGU D441 Pharmacology Med Dosage
Test || Questions & Answers (Graded
A+)
CONCEPTIAL RESEARCH
, WGU D441 Pharmacology Med Dosage
Test || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
Mixovial - ANSWER - powder on bottom, diluent on top. Push to mix.
Prefilled Syringes - ANSWER - Meant for one use
Come with out a needle or a plunger
Single Use Syringes - ANSWER - Most hosp only allow this type. Prevent infection
What are the parts of a needle? - ANSWER - Hub= attaches to the syringe
Shaft= Length of the needle
Bevel=Sharp, enters the patient
What is another name for the size of the needle? - ANSWER - Gauge
What are the four routes that Parental Meds are given? - ANSWER - Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Standing Orders - ANSWER - routine orders by the provider.
used in specific circumstances
One time order - ANSWER - Given once and usually at a specific time.
PRN orders. - ANSWER - given to the patient when the patient requests.
at nurse's discretion.
STAT order - ANSWER - one time order for meds to be given immediately.
Stock Drug Method - ANSWER - Stored in large container amounts on unit.
Drug error can happen since drug is poured by many people and exp date may be
missed.
What are some advantages of Stock Drug Method - ANSWER - Always available-don't
have to wait on pharmacy
cost efficient
What is the Unit Dose Method? - ANSWER - drug is packaged in single doses by the
pharmacy for 24 hr dosing.
, What are some advantages of Unit Dose method? - ANSWER - saves the nurse time
instead of prepping dose.
calculation isn't needed.
few drug errors.
Computerized Prescriber Order System (CPOS) - ANSWER - Provider selects the meds
from a scrolling list.
What is BSA? - ANSWER - Stands for Body Surface Area.
this calculation is used for chemo patients and pedi.
Reduces Errors when done in sq root.
What is formula 1 for BSA? - ANSWER - square root of wt and height in kg and cm.
over 3600
What is formula 2 for BSA? - ANSWER - square root of wt and height in lbs and inces.
over 3131
Inches and Lbs uses what number in the sq root? - ANSWER - 3131
Kg and CM uses what number in the sq root? - ANSWER - 3600
What is the unit for BSA? - ANSWER - m squared
Frieds Rule and Youngs Rule - ANSWER - Used in the past to calculate Child Dose.
They are now phased out since they arent accurate based on childs age.
What are the three types of syringes? - ANSWER - Hypodermic
Tuberculin
Insulin
What are the parts of a syringe? - ANSWER - Tip-holds the needle
Barrel=measurement of dosages
Plunger=Pushes or pulls meds
Luer Lok Tip - ANSWER - needle designed to twist and lock to syringe
Plain Tip - ANSWER - needle that is pushed on
Catheter Tip - ANSWER - Larger Syringe used for Irrigation
WGU D441 Pharmacology Med Dosage
Test || Questions & Answers (Graded
A+)
CONCEPTIAL RESEARCH
, WGU D441 Pharmacology Med Dosage
Test || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
Mixovial - ANSWER - powder on bottom, diluent on top. Push to mix.
Prefilled Syringes - ANSWER - Meant for one use
Come with out a needle or a plunger
Single Use Syringes - ANSWER - Most hosp only allow this type. Prevent infection
What are the parts of a needle? - ANSWER - Hub= attaches to the syringe
Shaft= Length of the needle
Bevel=Sharp, enters the patient
What is another name for the size of the needle? - ANSWER - Gauge
What are the four routes that Parental Meds are given? - ANSWER - Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Standing Orders - ANSWER - routine orders by the provider.
used in specific circumstances
One time order - ANSWER - Given once and usually at a specific time.
PRN orders. - ANSWER - given to the patient when the patient requests.
at nurse's discretion.
STAT order - ANSWER - one time order for meds to be given immediately.
Stock Drug Method - ANSWER - Stored in large container amounts on unit.
Drug error can happen since drug is poured by many people and exp date may be
missed.
What are some advantages of Stock Drug Method - ANSWER - Always available-don't
have to wait on pharmacy
cost efficient
What is the Unit Dose Method? - ANSWER - drug is packaged in single doses by the
pharmacy for 24 hr dosing.
, What are some advantages of Unit Dose method? - ANSWER - saves the nurse time
instead of prepping dose.
calculation isn't needed.
few drug errors.
Computerized Prescriber Order System (CPOS) - ANSWER - Provider selects the meds
from a scrolling list.
What is BSA? - ANSWER - Stands for Body Surface Area.
this calculation is used for chemo patients and pedi.
Reduces Errors when done in sq root.
What is formula 1 for BSA? - ANSWER - square root of wt and height in kg and cm.
over 3600
What is formula 2 for BSA? - ANSWER - square root of wt and height in lbs and inces.
over 3131
Inches and Lbs uses what number in the sq root? - ANSWER - 3131
Kg and CM uses what number in the sq root? - ANSWER - 3600
What is the unit for BSA? - ANSWER - m squared
Frieds Rule and Youngs Rule - ANSWER - Used in the past to calculate Child Dose.
They are now phased out since they arent accurate based on childs age.
What are the three types of syringes? - ANSWER - Hypodermic
Tuberculin
Insulin
What are the parts of a syringe? - ANSWER - Tip-holds the needle
Barrel=measurement of dosages
Plunger=Pushes or pulls meds
Luer Lok Tip - ANSWER - needle designed to twist and lock to syringe
Plain Tip - ANSWER - needle that is pushed on
Catheter Tip - ANSWER - Larger Syringe used for Irrigation
