Chapter 36: Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication
Administration
1. when prescribing for an adult the age range generally considered adult is < >
20 to 60 years
2. grains < > gr
3. 1 mcg (micrograms) is equal to < > 0.001 milligrams
4. insulin dependent diabetes is termed < > Type I
5. which of the following insulins have the most rapid onset? < > Humalog
6. One of the most accurate method for calculating dosage for infants and
children up to 12 years of age uses; < > BSA
7. guidelines for the administration of medications include < > always check the
expiration date on a medication that is to be given
8. disadvantages to oral medication are < > * irritation of the stomach
* discoloration of the team
9. injection should be avoided in which areas? < > burns, inflamed areas, previous
injection sites
10. rapid response to a medication can be expected with which method of
administration? < > Intervenous, intramuscular
11. apnea < > The absence of breathing.
12. body surface area (BSA) < > A highly accurate method for calculating medication
dosage for infants and children up to 12 years of age.
13. hypoxemia < > A lack of oxygen in the blood.
14. meniscus < > The convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid in a
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, container is known as
15. nomogram < > A graph that shows the relationship among numerical values; an
estimate of body surface area (BSA) of a patient can be determined by using and
nomogram
16. parenteral < > A route other than that elementary canal for injection of a liquid
substance into the body
17. precipitate < > is a substance in the form of fine particles that separates from a
solution that is allowed to stand for a period of time.
18. taut < > to stretch the skin, pulling it tight, when giving an intramuscular injection
19. unit does < > is a pre-measured amount of medication, individually packaged on a
per dose basis
20. g < > gram
21. tbsp < > tablespoon
22. mL < > milliliter
23. qt < > quart
24. gtt < > drops
25. µg or mcg < > microgram
26. 3-mL syringe/ 22 -G, 1 1/2 inch needle < > intramuscular injection (IM)
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Administration
1. when prescribing for an adult the age range generally considered adult is < >
20 to 60 years
2. grains < > gr
3. 1 mcg (micrograms) is equal to < > 0.001 milligrams
4. insulin dependent diabetes is termed < > Type I
5. which of the following insulins have the most rapid onset? < > Humalog
6. One of the most accurate method for calculating dosage for infants and
children up to 12 years of age uses; < > BSA
7. guidelines for the administration of medications include < > always check the
expiration date on a medication that is to be given
8. disadvantages to oral medication are < > * irritation of the stomach
* discoloration of the team
9. injection should be avoided in which areas? < > burns, inflamed areas, previous
injection sites
10. rapid response to a medication can be expected with which method of
administration? < > Intervenous, intramuscular
11. apnea < > The absence of breathing.
12. body surface area (BSA) < > A highly accurate method for calculating medication
dosage for infants and children up to 12 years of age.
13. hypoxemia < > A lack of oxygen in the blood.
14. meniscus < > The convex or concave upper surface of a column of liquid in a
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, container is known as
15. nomogram < > A graph that shows the relationship among numerical values; an
estimate of body surface area (BSA) of a patient can be determined by using and
nomogram
16. parenteral < > A route other than that elementary canal for injection of a liquid
substance into the body
17. precipitate < > is a substance in the form of fine particles that separates from a
solution that is allowed to stand for a period of time.
18. taut < > to stretch the skin, pulling it tight, when giving an intramuscular injection
19. unit does < > is a pre-measured amount of medication, individually packaged on a
per dose basis
20. g < > gram
21. tbsp < > tablespoon
22. mL < > milliliter
23. qt < > quart
24. gtt < > drops
25. µg or mcg < > microgram
26. 3-mL syringe/ 22 -G, 1 1/2 inch needle < > intramuscular injection (IM)
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