Drug dilutions Flashcards
1
Q
What does 1:20,000 mean?
A
1g of drug in 20,000 ml
2
Q
What does 0.2% w/v mean?
A
0.2g of drug in 100ml
3
Q
When would a 19G vs 23G needle be used?
A
19G for volumes under 3ml (thinner needle)
23G for volumes of 3ml and above (thicker needle)
4
Q
What needle is better to use as a bleed needle?
A
23G - less leakage
5
Q
How much drug solution should you take extra?
A
10% or slightly more to be safe
6
Q
Where is liquid measured on a syringe?
A
Top of the straight black bit - not the coned bit up
