Introductory Pharmacology Math Review for N 112
Complete the following.
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ivss oz |
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1 U |
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1250 ml |
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0.3 mg |
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1000 ml |
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1.4 g |
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45 mg |
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2 T |
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4 kg |
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1 in |
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Identify the following abbreviations.
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NPO |
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SR |
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KVO |
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qod |
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twice a day |
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hs |
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DC |
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IVPB |
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sc |
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Complete the following problems as a review of Nursing 110 content.
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The order reads Glucotrol 15 mg before breakfast daily. In the medication drawer you have packages labeled 5 mg/tablet. How many will you give? |
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Dispense Augmentin 0.5 g po q6h. The label reads 125 mg/ml. How many ml will you give? |
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Your patient needs Nembutal 200 mg po at hs. You have Nembutal 0.1g/capsule. How much will you give? |
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Order: Valium 2 mg po q6h. You have a bottle labeled Valium 2 mg per 5 ml. How many tsp will you give? |
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Give Synthroid 50 mcg po stat. Have: Synthroid 0.1 mg/scored tablet. What will you give? |
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Start Mycostatin 500,000 U po swish and swallow tid. The pharmacy dispenses 1 million U/10 ml. How much will you give for each dose? |
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135 ml |
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1000 milliunits |
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1.25 L |
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300 mcg |
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1000 cc |
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1400 mg |
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0.076 g |
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30 ml |
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8.8 lb |
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2.5 cm |
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nothing by mouth |
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sustained release |
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keep vein open |
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with |
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every other day |
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bid |
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hour of sleep or bedtime |
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discontinue |
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intravenous piggyback |
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subcutaneously |
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3 tabs |
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4 ml |
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2 caps |
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1t |
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1/2 tab |
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5 ml |
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Bravo, if you got this far! No matter what your score, remember to practice, practice, and practice some more to become proficient! Happy calculating!!!
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