Test Bank- Calculation of Drug
Dosages Complete Questions and Well
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______ the diameter of the tubing where it enters the drip chamber, the ______ the drop will be -
Correct Answers-larger; bigger
1 gram = ____ mcg
1 mg = ____ mcg
1 g = ____ mg
1 kg = _____ g - Correct Answers-1,000,000 mcg
1,000 mcg
1,000 mg
1,000 g
1 m = ____ mm or _____ cm
1 cm = ____ mm or ____m
1 mm = ____ cm or ____ m - Correct Answers-1000mm or 100 cm
10 mm or 0.01 m
0.1 cm or 0.01 m
1 tsp = ____ ml
1 Tbsp = ____ml
1 oz = ____ ml
1 cup = ____ ml
1 kg or 1000 g = ____ lb
1 in = ____ cm
1 ft = ____ in - Correct Answers-5 mm
15 ml
30 ml
,240 ml
2.2 lb
2.5 cm
12 in
2 parts of the IV infusion set - Correct Answers-sealed bottle/ bag containing the fluids and the tubing
6 rights of medication - Correct Answers-drug, dose, pt, route, time, documentation
ac* - Correct Answers-before meals
advantage of IV meds - Correct Answers-pt does not have to endure the discomfort of multiple
injections
advantage of using EHR over handwritten - Correct Answers-automatically records some of the
needed info and uses terms that meets safety guidelines for med admin
advantages of automated medication dispensing machines - Correct Answers-meds are listed by both
their generic and trade names which help expedite locating the meds
they are connected to the cent pharm for order verifications and accuracy
lead to a reduction in medication errors
increased pt satisfaction
time reduction required for EOS narcotic counts
advantages of using eMAR over MAR - Correct Answers-- speed from the time the med is prescribed
to the time the pt receives the med
- space for added med info
- access to online resources
- instant doc
advantages of using handwritten MAR - Correct Answers-- economical cost
, - ability to view mult days of med admin at a glance
- min amount of training required to use the MAR
aerosol - Correct Answers-- aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in mouth and upper airway
- not meant for ingestion
AM - Correct Answers-morning, before noon
amount - Correct Answers-total amount or volume of the med
ampule - Correct Answers-- contain liquid for parenteral admin
- single dose container that must be broken at the neck to withdraw the drug
aqueous solution - Correct Answers-substance dissolved in water and syrups
aqueous suspension - Correct Answers-- finely dissolved drug particles dispersed in liquid medium
- particles settle when left standing
are oral drugs more/ less economical? why? - Correct Answers-more bc the production cost is usually
lower than for other forms of meds
before preparing a drug, what must the nurse know - Correct Answers-the max and min dosages and
the actions of and contraindications for each admin drug
can calculations involving tablets and capsules be rounded - Correct Answers-no
caplet - Correct Answers-- solid dosage form of oral use
- shaped like capsule and coated for ease of swallowing
capsule - Correct Answers-medication encased in gelatin shell
cent ven cath maintenance - Correct Answers-flush cath w 5-10 mL of normal saline when the cath
access is routinely capped/ clamped after blood draws
done under supervision of RN
cath should ALWAYS remain sterile
Dosages Complete Questions and Well
Answered Latest Update Download to
Get Perfect Score Graded 100%
______ the diameter of the tubing where it enters the drip chamber, the ______ the drop will be -
Correct Answers-larger; bigger
1 gram = ____ mcg
1 mg = ____ mcg
1 g = ____ mg
1 kg = _____ g - Correct Answers-1,000,000 mcg
1,000 mcg
1,000 mg
1,000 g
1 m = ____ mm or _____ cm
1 cm = ____ mm or ____m
1 mm = ____ cm or ____ m - Correct Answers-1000mm or 100 cm
10 mm or 0.01 m
0.1 cm or 0.01 m
1 tsp = ____ ml
1 Tbsp = ____ml
1 oz = ____ ml
1 cup = ____ ml
1 kg or 1000 g = ____ lb
1 in = ____ cm
1 ft = ____ in - Correct Answers-5 mm
15 ml
30 ml
,240 ml
2.2 lb
2.5 cm
12 in
2 parts of the IV infusion set - Correct Answers-sealed bottle/ bag containing the fluids and the tubing
6 rights of medication - Correct Answers-drug, dose, pt, route, time, documentation
ac* - Correct Answers-before meals
advantage of IV meds - Correct Answers-pt does not have to endure the discomfort of multiple
injections
advantage of using EHR over handwritten - Correct Answers-automatically records some of the
needed info and uses terms that meets safety guidelines for med admin
advantages of automated medication dispensing machines - Correct Answers-meds are listed by both
their generic and trade names which help expedite locating the meds
they are connected to the cent pharm for order verifications and accuracy
lead to a reduction in medication errors
increased pt satisfaction
time reduction required for EOS narcotic counts
advantages of using eMAR over MAR - Correct Answers-- speed from the time the med is prescribed
to the time the pt receives the med
- space for added med info
- access to online resources
- instant doc
advantages of using handwritten MAR - Correct Answers-- economical cost
, - ability to view mult days of med admin at a glance
- min amount of training required to use the MAR
aerosol - Correct Answers-- aqueous medication sprayed and absorbed in mouth and upper airway
- not meant for ingestion
AM - Correct Answers-morning, before noon
amount - Correct Answers-total amount or volume of the med
ampule - Correct Answers-- contain liquid for parenteral admin
- single dose container that must be broken at the neck to withdraw the drug
aqueous solution - Correct Answers-substance dissolved in water and syrups
aqueous suspension - Correct Answers-- finely dissolved drug particles dispersed in liquid medium
- particles settle when left standing
are oral drugs more/ less economical? why? - Correct Answers-more bc the production cost is usually
lower than for other forms of meds
before preparing a drug, what must the nurse know - Correct Answers-the max and min dosages and
the actions of and contraindications for each admin drug
can calculations involving tablets and capsules be rounded - Correct Answers-no
caplet - Correct Answers-- solid dosage form of oral use
- shaped like capsule and coated for ease of swallowing
capsule - Correct Answers-medication encased in gelatin shell
cent ven cath maintenance - Correct Answers-flush cath w 5-10 mL of normal saline when the cath
access is routinely capped/ clamped after blood draws
done under supervision of RN
cath should ALWAYS remain sterile
