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| there is no __ __ __ in administration of medications | margin of error
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| it is possible for a small error in ___ to seriously harm a patient | arithmetic
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| requires a working knowledge of basic arithmetic & meticulous care w/all calculations | safe dosage preparation
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| check whether all measurements in same system, complete necessary calculations, & check accuracy/have someone else verify should be done when | the dosage ordered differs from dosage on hand
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| two methods of calculating dosage | basic calculation & ratio/proportion
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| requires only simple arithmetic; desired dosage over on-hand dosage x quantity of on-hand dose | basic calculation
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| requires ability to determine an unknown, X; known unit of measure:known equivalent = desired unit of measure:unknown equivalent | ratio & proportion
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| describes a relationship between 2 numbers | ratio
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| consists of 2 ratios that are equal | proportion
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| always __ each term in the equation | label
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| the terms of each ratio must be in the same | sequence
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| multiply the __ first and then the means | extremes
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| take extra care with | decimals
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| __ fractions to decimals | convert
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| round off decimals to | one decimal place
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| less than 1/2 tablets, more than 2 tablets, or more than 2mL for injection are unusual dosage that should always be question because they | are not within the normal limits
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| neonate's __ __ is more permeable | blood-brain barrier
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| neonate's total body water contributes a __ __ of his body weight | greater percentage
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| in neonates renal function & some enzyme systems need for drug __ & __ are not fully developed | absorption; metabolism
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| when preparing drug dosages for children it is important to always refer to recommended dosages as listed in | drug inserts, PDR, or AHFS Drug Information
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| recommended dosages of drugs are often expressed in the references as a number of __ per unit of body weight, per unit of time. | milligrams
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| there is no formula to guide in safe __ dosage | geriatric
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| never leave the __ __ naked | decimal
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| never place a decimal point and a __ after a whole number | zero
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| avoid using decimals whenever __ __ can be used as alternatives | whole numbers
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| if you have difficulty interpreting spelling of drug name or number used for dosage, or dosage seems inappropriate | always question the order
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| when compared to a dosage for a typical adult, medications prescribed for children or older adults the dosage is | likely to be smaller
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| a healthcare worker calculated that the patient should be administered 15.9mg the actual amount that will be ministered is | 16mg
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| a calculated dosage should always be __ __ one decimal point | round up
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| primary ethical principle of health care workers when calculating, preparing, & administering medications | "First, do no harm"
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| pediatric dosages of medication are calculated based on the child's weight in | kilograms
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| if a health care worker has difficulty interpreting the spelling/dosage of prescribed medication, it is their __ & __ __ to always ? physician/prescribing authority about the order | legal & ethical responsibility
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| due to many medications being dispensed in unit dose form, a health care worker need to learn to calculate drug dosages because | a specific patient dosage may differ that dosage on hand
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| it is important to place a zero before a decimal point in order to | prevent medication errors
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