vocab
what does Q mean?
Every
what does a ratio show?
relationship between like values
What does Milli equal
0.001
what form is parenteral medication always in?
liquid
what does Q mean?
Every
what does the term Q.A.M stand for?
every morning
how would 3:15 be reduced
1/5
what are the units of measurements for length?
inch, foot, yard and mile
what are two ways to administer medication?
oral and parenteral
what does the term BM means?
bowl movement
BR meaning
bed rest
what does proportions mean?
2:3: 4:6
what important relationship is there in the metric system?
1 milliliter = 1 cubic centimeter = 1 gram
what two units of measurement will be used for an oral dosage of liquid?
Weight and Volume
what are the five rights of medication?
1. right patient
2. right medication
3. right time
4. right dose
5. right route
Q.I.D meaning
4 times a day
how does rounding work?
help mental calculations are easier when numbers are rounded
what are the units for weight?
grain, dram, ounce and pound
what is a prescription?
a written order for medication
what are two kinds of information that are on a medication label?
trade name, generic name, manufacturer, dosage strength, drug form, usual dosage, total amount en dosed, caution, expiration date, lot or control number
Bx meaning
biopsy
how is a parallel proportion correctly set up?
A:B::A:B
what does base equal?
1
what equation is used to calculate the drip rate?
drip rate= milliliters of fluid
drip set= minutes of infusion
what does the term CA mean?
cnacer