Abbreviations
a.c.
Before meals
How many mL's in 3 ounces
90
What is lab that correlates with Coumadin (warfarin)
PT/INR
Military time of 2400 is?
12:00 am
IM
intramuscular
How many ml's in 3 tablespoons
45 mL
What does trough mean?
blood level prior to the administration of a medication
What is an expectorant for?
Helps to liquify mucus so it can be expelled
ad lib
as desired/as needed
How many teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon?
3
What does AST and ALT monitor?
Liver function
What is antitussive for?
Cough suppressant
KCL
potassium chloride
A drug is supplied 4 mg/4mL.
How many mL's would you give for 10mg?
10
What does BUN and Creat monitor?
Kidney functioning
What is a name of a diuretic?
Lasix
ABG
arterial blood gas
A drug is supplied as 100 mcg (0.1 mg).How many tablets would you give for 0.2 mg?
2
What does CPK monitor
Damage to muscle tissue
What is a name of an antihypertensive medication?
Clonidine