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Chpt 4 LG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 kg = | 2.2lb |
| 1 L = | 1000ml |
| 1000 g = | 1kg |
| 1000 mcg = | 1mg |
| 1 g = | 1000mg |
| 1000 mg = | 15gr |
| 1 ml = | 1cc |
| 1 tsp = | 5ml |
| 1 fluid dram = | 5ml |
| 1 tbsp = | 15ml |
| 1 ounce = | 30ml |
| 1 ml = | 15 or 16minims |
| gr i = | 60-67mg |
| gr 1/150 = | 0.4mg |
| 0.5 L = | 500ml |
| 30 mL = | 30cc |
| 1 kg = | 1000g |
| 1 pint = | 500mL |
| 1 cup = | 250mL or 8oz |
| 1 tsp = | 60-75 gtts |
| List the seven essential parts of a drugs order | a. Full name of patientb. Date & time the order is writtenc. Name of the drug to be administeredd. Dosage of druge. Route of administrationf. Frequency of administrationg. Signature of person writing the order |
| STAT | immediately and once only |
| Single | “one time only” |
| Standing | may be carried out indefinitely; may or may not have a termination date |
| PRN | “as needed” |
| Verbal | a spoken order – nurse taking the order is responsible for writing the order |
| List the six rights of medication administration | A. Right drugB. Right doseC. Right clientD. Right routeE. Right timeF. Right documentation |
| 4. To convert larger units (liters, grams) to smaller units (milliliters, milligrams) | multiply by _1000_ or move the decimal point _3_ places to the right. |
| prn | when necessary |
| Macrolide | antimicrobials enter the bacterial cell & attach to the 50S ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis. |
| Pyrantel (Antiminth) | is used to treat _parasitic worms_ infections |
| Crystalluria | is a common side effect of the __fluoroquinolone_ antimicrobials |
| Common symptoms that can be seen with a superinfection include | systemic signs and symptoms_, _stomatitis (thrush), pseudomembranous colitis_, & _monilial vaginitis___. |
| A client with an allergic reaction to _penicillin_ | may be sensitive to cephalosporins as well. |
| Beta-lactum antibacterials act against | gram positive_ & _gram negative_ organisms |
| Tetracycline | antimicrobials are contraindicated in children under the age of 8. |
| Some adverse effects of antibiotics that the nurse should observe for include | __hypersensitivity__, superinfection_, phlebitis at IV site__, Nausea & Vomiting__, _diarrhea_, _nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity_, & _bleeding. |
| One classification of antimicrobials which may cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity is | aminoglycosides___. |
| If your client has renal insufficiency, the dose of an antibiotic may need to be | decreased |
| The term __bacteriostatic___ refers to | inhibition of growth of microorganisms |
| Antimicrobials include | __antibacterials__, __antivirals_, & _antifungals & antiparasites. |
| Antibiotic combination therapy | use 2 or more drugs in combination to treat infections known or thought to be caused by multiple microorganisms, to get a synergistic effect, to prevent emergence of drug-resistant organisms, or to treat clients whose immune system is suppressed or clie |
| Antimicrobial or anti-infective | drugs used to prevent or treat infections caused by pathogenic (disease-producing) microorganisms. Include antibacterial, antiviral & antifungal drugs. |
| Antibacterial or antibiotic | usually refer only to drugs used in bacterial infections. |
| Broad spectrum | antibacterial drugs that are effective against several groups of microorganisms. |
| Bactericidal | action of an antibacterial drug in that it kills microorganisms |
| Bacteriostatic | action of an antibacterial drug in that it inhibits growth of the microorganism. |
| permethrin | Nix |
| rifampin | Rifadin |
| azithromycin | Zithromax |
| gentamicin | Garamycin |
| clindamycin | Cleocin |
| True or False The contents of time released capsules can be emptied into liquids | False |
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mbeal
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