You can calculate the amount to administer by using the:
A) fraction proportion method
B) scoring method
C) ratio method
D) height of the patient only
A) fraction proportion method
Before administering medication to a patient, you need to determine how many tablets or capsules will deliver the desired dose. If necessary, convert the dosage ordered to the desired dose by using the same unit of measurement as the dose on hand. Then, you can calculate the amount to administer by using the fraction proportion method.
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A) central port unit. B) central processing unit. C) computer processing unit. D) computer peripheral unit.
A dosage form that is typically cylindrical in shape is the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A postal worker has been attacked by a dog during her mail delivery route. The patient is a 54-year-old female with several dog bites on her lower extremities and left arm. The worst of these bites is located on the back of her right leg just above the ankle. How can you explain the location of this injury using anatomical landmarks?
A) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee. B) The bite is located on the anterior aspect of the calf just distal to the knee. C) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf just proximal to the knee. D) The bite is located on the posterior aspect of the calf distal to the knee.
Information on risks obtained from professional organizations, insurance companies, publications, and risk managers at other facilities allows a healthcare facility's risk management team to ____.
A. learn from the experiences and mistakes of others B. classify existing incident reports C. make a top ten list of risks D. brag about how such undesired events have not happened at their facility