dosage Word Scramble
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parenteral | routes of administration other than GI such as IM, subcutaneous, intradermal (ID) and IV |
RULE OF CALCULATION FOR PARENTERAL DOSAGES | 1. round amt to b administered (X) to tenths if the amt is greater than 1ml and measure in 3ml syringe 2. round amts of less than 1ml to hundreds, and measure all amt less than 0.5ml in a 1ml syringe. 3. amts of 0.5 to 1ml calculated in tenths can b acc |
Dilaudid | analgesic hydromorphone used for pain. is used orally, suppositories and IV |
Famotidine | H2 receptor blocking to treat gastric ulcers, heart burn. |
Digoxin | cardiac glycoside for congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias |
Robinul | anticholinergic to inhibit salivation and excess respiratory secretions prior to surgery, for peptic ulcers |
Diphenhydramine | antihistamine used to treat allergic rxns such as itching, motion sickness, insomnia and symptoms of parkinsons disease. |
Ketorolac | anti-inflammatory drug for severe acute pain in adults esp postoperatively. NOT a contol substance. |
Ativan | Lorazepam. Antianxiety, sedative before surgery and to treat continuous seizures(status epilepticus) tablets,oral sol or injections |
high alert parenteral medications | drugs that have high risk of harm if error occurs. eg insulin, heparin |
heparin |
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