IV Vocab
what IV access is used for short term use and is usually placed in the arm, hand, or scalp on infants?
What is
peripheral iv
When you have to mix medications because they do not stay stable for long periods of time as liquid the mixing method is called?
What is
reconstitution
How many grams of dextrose in 1000 mL of D5W
What is
50g
What does gtt stand for?
drops
How many grams is in 1000mg (round to the nearest tenth)?
What is
1 gram
Which access can you have TPN go through?
What is
Centeral Line or PICC
What are the most common diluents used for medications?
What is
sterile water or normal saline
4 teaspoons is equal to how many mL
what is
20mL
A secondary line is hung ___________ then the primary line.
What is
higher
How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?
What is
3 teaspoons
___________ - syringe is attatched to the lock and the medication is pushed in
what is
IV push
________ is powered or concentrated liquid medication to be dissolved or diluted
____________: liquid added to the solute, type depends on the medicaiton
____________: liquid mixture that results when the solvent dissolves the solute
What is
solute
solvent or dilutent
solution
How many kg is 389 lbs. (round to the nearest tenth)
what is
176.8 kgs
convert the following weight as indicated. Round weight to the nearest tenth. 41 lb, 2 oz= (round to the nearest tenth
18.7kg
Calculate the following dosage
Order: Raloxifene HCl 60mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60mg per tablet
GIVE ________ TABLET (S)
what is
give 1 tablet
What is the pump that allows patients to self administer pain medicine?
What is
patient controlled analgesics (PCA)
If there are multiple concentrations to choose from when reconstituting which concentration should you pick?
what is
the concentration that is closest to the order from the prescriber
determine the flow for the following IV being administered by infusion pump. Ampicillin 1.5 g in 100 mL 0.9% NS over 45 minutes
what is
133 mL/hr
What are the three sizes of macrodrops?
what is
10, 15, 20 gtt/mL
A medication ordered Q6 would be given how many times a day
What is
4 times
Flow of IV solution is measure in?
mL/hour
Mixture produced contains 1,000,000 units per mL of penicillin
Order: Penicillin 2,000,000 units IM q6h
What is
2mL
Calculate the clients intake in mL
apple juice 2 oz, chicken broth 4 oz, gelatin dessert 3 oz, hot tea 5 oz
what is
420 mL
What are the "six rights" of medication administration?
medication, dosage, route, time, client, and documentation
26 mcg = ___________