Non-ideal gases and intermolecular interactions PREVIEW OF IMPORTANT CONCEPTS The cause of non-ideal behavior is intermolecular interactions. There are a number of interactions that change the energy of molecules and…
Solids, nanoparticles, and interfaces PREVIEW OF IMPORTANT CONCEPTS Either gases or liquids can condense to form solids. Solids form either crystalline or amorphous (glassy) structures. Solid crystalline materials are classified…
Introduction Much of chemistry is motivated by asking ‘how’. How do I make a primary alcohol? React a Grignard reagent with formaldehyde. How do I get a solution containing phenolphthalein…
for Dosage TOPICS COVERED 1. Multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals 2. Addition and subtraction of fractions 3. Reading decimals 4. Changing decimals to fractions 5. Addition,…
Syringes and Rounding These are general acceptable guidelines. Always follow any institution-specific guidelines. 3-mL Syringe When you’re calculating injection answers, the degree of accuracy depends on the syringe you use….
Oral Solids Let’s use a real example to illustrate the four different methods of calculation: EXAMPLE Order: Coreg (carvedilol) 6.25 mg po bid Read the label. (Courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline.)…
Calculations TOPICS COVERED 1. Amount of drug in a solution 2. Calculation of rate for special IV orders: units/hour; g/hour; mg/hour, mL/hour, mg/minute, milliunits/minute, mcg/minute, mcg/kg/minute 3. Use of the…
Basic IV Drip Rates TOPICS COVERED 1. IV fluids 2. IV drip factors 3. Choosing infusion set tubing 4. Infusion pumps 5. Labeling IVs 6. Calculating basic IV drip rates:…
FIGURE 8-1A. Administration of liquid medication to infants and toddlers requires gently holding the child and administering with a syringe or dropper. B. Administration of liquid medication to school-age children…
Interpreting the Language of Prescriptions When you’re calculating drug dosages, it’s important to understand medical abbreviations. Misunderstanding them can lead to medication errors. If you’re unsure about what a medical…
