Calculations/Equations Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
1 teaspoon
A
5mL
2
Q
1 tablespoon
A
15mL
3
Q
1 floz
A
30mL
4
Q
1 cup
A
8 oz
240mL
5
Q
1 pint
A
16oz
480mL
6
Q
1 quart
A
2 pints
960mL
7
Q
1 gallon
A
4 quarts
3840mL
8
Q
1oz
A
28.4g
9
Q
1 lb
A
454g
16oz
10
Q
1 grain
A
65mg
11
Q
1 mEq Ca2+
A
0.5 mmol
12
Q
What are strategies to prevent Ca and phosphate from precipatating in a TPN?
A
1.Keep Ca and Phos ≤ 45 mEq/L
2. Keep at proper pH
3. Refrigerate after preparation
4. Phosphate first (after macronutrients), calcium added last
5. Ca gluconate preferred (less dissociation)
13
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