Med Calc Test

Question 1

What unit is pt intake + output measured in?

Answer 1

mL

Question 2

PO, tube feed, liquids given thru a feeding tube, IV fluids + blood products are examples of …

Answer 2

intake

Question 3

urine, diarrhea, vomit, blood loss, and loss of bodily fluid from tube / drain / wound that can be measured are examples of …

Answer 3

output

Question 4

How does a nurse administer a continous tube feed?

Answer 4

they program the rate in mL / hr

Question 5

How does a nurse administer a tube feed bolus?

Answer 5

they will have an order for a certain amt to be given at a specific time

ex - 250 mL QID

Question 6

how many oz are in 1 lb?

Answer 6

16 oz in 1 pound

Question 7

How do you convert lbs to oz?

oz to lbs?

Answer 7

lbs to oz: x 16

oz to lbs: divide by 16

Question 8

how do you convert kgs to lbs?

lbs to kgs?

Answer 8

1 kg = 2.2 lbs

kg –> lbs: x 2

lbs –> kg: divide by 2.2

Question 9

how do you convert mL to fluid oz?

fluid oz to mL?

Answer 9

mL –> fl oz: divide by 30

fluid oz –> mL: x 30

Question 10

how is the flow rate of an IV infusion expressed?

Answer 10

in mL / hr

Question 11

what is the formula for IV infusion time (total # of hrs to run)?

Answer 11

total volume (mL ordered) / (mL / hr)

Question 12

How do you calculate flow rate (in mL / hr)?

Answer 12

divide the total volume ordered by the total number of hours

Question 13

what is gtt / min?

Answer 13

drops per minute

Question 14

What are the 3 essential variables you need to be able to calculate the drip rate (drops / minute)?

Answer 14

1) total volume ordered (in mL)
2) drop factor of the tubing used (how many drops / ML)
3) total time for the infusion in minutes or hours (convert it to minutes)

Question 15

how many drops (gtts) are in 1 tsp?

Answer 15

60

Question 16

how many tsp in 1 tbsp?

Answer 16

3

Question 17

how many mL in 1 tsp?

Answer 17

5 mL

Question 18

how many mL in 1 tbsp?

Answer 18

15 mL

Question 19

amp

Answer 19

ampule

Question 20

elix

Answer 20

elixir

Question 21

NS

Answer 21

normal saline

Question 22

sol

Answer 22

solution

Question 23

supp

Answer 23

suppository

Question 24

tab

Answer 24

tablet

Question 25

EC

Answer 25

enteric coated

Question 26

cap

Answer 26

capsule

Question 27

liq

Answer 27

liquid

Question 28

SL

Answer 28

sublingual

Question 29

SR

Answer 29

sustained release

Question 30

susp

Answer 30

suspension

Question 31

ung

Answer 31

ointment

Question 32

ac

Answer 32

before meals (1/2 hr)

Question 33

bid

Answer 33

twice a day

Question 34

HS

Answer 34

at bedtime

Question 35

PC

Answer 35

after meals (1/2 hr)

Question 36

PRN

Answer 36

as necessary

Question 37

qh

Answer 37

every hr

Question 38

q4h

Answer 38

every 4 hrs

Question 39

tid

Answer 39

3 times a day

Question 40

ad lib

Answer 40

freely, as desired

Question 41

stat

Answer 41

immediately

Question 42

q2h

Answer 42

every 2 hrs

Question 43

qid

Answer 43

4 times a day

Question 44

EOD

Answer 44

every other day

Question 45

ID

Answer 45

intradermal

Question 46

inh

Answer 46

inhalant

Question 47

NG | NGT

Answer 47

nasogastric tube

Question 48

subcut

Answer 48

subcutaneous

Question 49

SC

Answer 49

subcutaneous

Question 50

IM

Answer 50

intramuscular

Question 51

IV

Answer 51

intravenous

Question 52

PR

Answer 52

per rectum

Question 53

PO, OS

Answer 53

by mouth

Question 54

c

Answer 54

with

Question 55

dil

Answer 55

dilute

Question 56

d/c

Answer 56

discontinue

Question 57

per

Answer 57

by, through

Question 58

I + O

Answer 58

intake + output

Question 59

AAT

Answer 59

activity as tolerated

Question 60

DAT

Answer 60

diet as tolerated

Question 61

NKA

Answer 61

no known allergies

Question 62

s

Answer 62

without

Question 63

qs

Answer 63

sufficient quantity

Question 64

NPO

Answer 64

nothing per ora (by mouth)

Question 65

VO

Answer 65

verbal order

Question 66

TKVO

Answer 66

to keep vein open

Question 67

KVO

Answer 67

keep vein open

Question 68

NKDA

Answer 68

no known drug allergies

Question 69

cc

Answer 69

cubic centimetre

Question 70

mEq

Answer 70

milliequivalents

Question 71

tsp, t

Answer 71

teaspoon

Question 72

how many g in a kg

Answer 72

1000

Question 73

how many kg in a gram

Answer 73

0.001 kh

Question 74

how many milligrams (mg) in a gram

Answer 74

1000

Question 75

how many grams in 1 millogram

Answer 75

0.001 g

Question 76

how many mL in a L

Answer 76

1000

Question 77

how many L in a ML

Answer 77

0.001

Question 78

how many mcg in a mg

Answer 78

1000

Question 79

how many mg ina mcg

Answer 79

0.001

Question 80

what is the dosage of a drug

Answer 80

the strength of the medication (in mg, grams, etc)

Question 81

what is the volume of a drug?

Answer 81

the amt of the drug you give (mL, number of tablets, etc)

Question 82

what is the concentration of a drug?

Answer 82

dose per volume (ex - 500 mg / tablet)

Question 83

what is the formula for diluting tube feed?

Answer 83

formula volume (100% strength) / final volume required = strength required