Calculations

Question 1

what is considered when calculating the dosage for geriatric patients (65+)? (6)

Answer 1

• diseases that affect ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
• age
• weight
• body surface area (BSA)
• doctors consideration
• function of body systems of the patient

Question 2

what is considered when calculating the dosage for pediatric patients (18-)? (3)

Answer 2

• age
• weight
• BSA (body surface area)

Question 3

what are the 3 routes of administration of intravenous medications

Answer 3

subcutaneous (under skin), intravenous, intramuscularly

Question 4

what are the types of solutions used to dilute intravenous medications? (4)

Answer 4

• salt solutions (lactated ringers, saline)
• sugar solutions (dextrose)
• potassium solutions
• irrigation solutions

Question 5

what is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? How is it delivered? What does it contain (7)? What does it not contain (1)?

Answer 5

• solution with nutrients given to patients intravenously

- contains sugar, protein, insulin, electrolytes, salts, minerals, H2 antagonist (but NOT lipids)

Question 6

reimbursement rates for insurance companies are based on ___ (2), usually whichever is higher/lower

Answer 6

average warehouse prices (AWP) & usual & customary price (U&C)

Question 7

what are capitation fees?

Answer 7

method of third party reimbursement where the individual/provider pays a fixed fee regardless of the number of services rendered for each patient (ex flat rate for using long-term facility regardless of the amount of medical service needed)