Enteral Medications
Type of pill that cannot be opened or crushed
What is time-released?
1 quart
(oz)
Term that states that two ratios are equal
The term for the system that uses pounds and ounces for measurement
What is avoirdupois?
The term for a slight elevation of skin when giving an intradermal injection
What is a wheal?
Tablets that have antacids to prevent stomach irritation
What are buffered?
1 tsp
(mL)
What is 5?
If you are asked to make a 2:10 bleach solution, this is the percentage of bleach you will use.
What is Apothecary?
What is IV?
Oral medications come in these two forms
8 oz
(mL)
What is 240?
A mixed number contains these two components
What is a whole number and a fraction?
What is milli?
One of the three possible IM injection sites
What is deltoid, ventrogluteal, or vastus lateralis?
A liquid medication that contains alcohol
What is an elixir?
1 lb
(kg)
The term for a number that is a common multiple of 2 or more denominators
What is common denominator?
What is multiply by 1000?
Type of medication given if the mediation must be absorbed more slowly that an IM injection
What is subcutaneous (sc)?
Name of a medication which must be shaken before administration
What is suspension?
1 grain
(mg)
You would have this may doses of medication if each dose is 1/2 oz and you have 30 oz in total
What is 60?
What is 30mL?
The three types of fluids that can be administered by IV
What are dextrose, saline and lactated ringers?