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10 kilograms (10kg) = _____lb. (pounds)
What is 22lb
Diphenhydramine
answer with what it is and the proprietary name
What is an Antihistamine (BENADRYL)
Furosemide = Diuretic
What is LASIX
These medications help to reduce or stop vomiting:
What are Antiemetics
How many mg will a 15kg pt need if the medication is dosed at 10mg/kg
What is 150mg
1 gram (1g) = _____mg (milligrams)
What is 1000mg
Famotidine
answer with what it is and the proprietary name
What is an Antacid (PEPCID)
Diazepam = Anticonvulsant
What is VALIUM
These medications help to reduce inflammation and decrease pain:
What are NSAIDs
How many mg of medication is needed for a 22# pt needing 13.5mg/kg of Clavamox?
What is 135mg
1 grain (1gr) = _______mg (milligrams)
What is 64.8mg or 65mg
Enrofloxacin
answer with what it is and the proprietary name
What is an Antibiotic (BAYTRIL)
Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Acid = Antibiotic
What is CLAVAMOX
These medications help during times of anaphylaxis and also with the symptoms of allergies:
What are Antihistamines
How many mg of medication is need daily for a 10kg pt getting 10mg/kg TID?
What is 300mg
108 micrograms (108mcg) = ______mg (milligrams)
What is 0.11mg (round up from 0.108mg)
Carprofen
answer with what it is and the proprietary name
What is an NSAID/analgesic (RIMADYL)
Ampicillin Sulbactam = Antibiotic
What is UNASYN
These medications help to remove unwanted fluids from the body:
What are Diuretics
How many ml will a 20kg pt be administered if a 10mg/kg dose is Rx'd
Medication concentration: 50mg/ml
What is 4ml
1 gram (1g) = ____ mcg (micrograms)
What is 1,000,000 mcg
Propofol
answer with what it is and the proprietary name
What is a non-barbiturate Sedative (DIPRIVAN)
Maropitant = Antiemetic
What is CERENIA
These particular antiemetics work by blocking impulses traveling to the CNS via the vagal nerve:
What are Anticholinergics
This would be our patient's weight (in LBS) if we administered 6ml of medication at a dose of 40mg/kg
medication concentration: 100mg/ml
What is 33# (15kg)