Pharmacology – Procedure Test

1. Pediatric dosages – be able to determine if the dose ordered is safe or unsafe. Ex: 44mg/kg/day … how many doses in 24 hours? How much for each dose if bid, qid or prn? Be able to convert between kg and lbs and vice versa.

2. Be able to calculate basic drug problems of what is ordered and what is on hand.

3. Be able to read labels, figure the dosages from the information given on the labels and also be able to mark the syringe with the correct amount of the desired medication.

4. Be able to calculate flow rates (ml/hr) for IV’s and grams or milligrams/hr. Also be able to convert between grains, grams, milligrams, micrograms and know all applicable abbreviations involved with IV administrating. Drop factors, etc.

5. A variety of syringes will be laid out. Be able to pick out the appropriate one for administration. Know how to mix Regular and NPH in the same syringe demonstrating correct technique. What is the onset, peak and duration of each insulin type. Where are the administration sites for insulin, do you aspirate when administering insulin? Which is shortest acting, which is longest acting? Which one is cloudy? If Regular is cloudy do you use it? How is it mixed? How is it stored? What marking do you look for on insulin before using? (100 U or 40 U).

6. Explain the general information about all drug categories. Ex: side effects, indications for administration, therapeutic effects, what to monitor or assess, etc. Also be able to name an example of a drug within the category. Drug list is attached . . .

7. How to open a vial properly.

8. How to open an ampule properly.

9. Pour liquid from a labeled bottle correctly.

10. What is a multi dose vial? What are the advantages and the disadvantages?

11. Charting do’s and don’ts. Don’t chart until given, “not charted, not done”, use black ink only, etc.