Dosage Calculations & IV
Therapy for Nursing |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions & Exam Prep
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, How should decimals be written to Always place a zero to the left of the decimal point
avoid errors? when there is not a whole number.
What is the standard metric base unit Gram.
for mass?
What is the standard metric base unit Liter.
for volume?
How does the decimal system It is based on multiples of 10.
function?
What is the conversion rule when You will MULTIPLY.
changing from a larger unit to a
smaller unit?
What is the conversion rule when You will DIVIDE.
changing from a smaller unit to a
larger unit?
What does a safe dose mean in The amount of drug is equal to or less than the
medication administration? recommended dose.
What is the difference between a safe A safe dose is equal to or less than the
dose and an effective dose? recommended dose; an effective dose is enough to
produce the desired therapeutic effect.
What are the types of recommended Standard dose, weight-based dose, and dosage
doses indicated in drug literature? based on body surface area.