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Dimensional analysis:<\/strong> Dimensional analysis is a problem-solving technique where measurements are converted to a different (but equivalent) unit of measure by multiplying with a fractional form of 1 to obtain a desired unit of administration.<\/p>\n

Drop factor:<\/strong>\u00a0The number of drops in one mL of solution when fluids or medications are administered using gravity IV tubing.<\/p>\n

Equivalency:<\/strong> Two values or quantities that are the same amount. For example, one cup is equivalent to eight ounces.<\/p>\n

Macrodrip tubing:<\/strong> Gravity IV tubing with drop factors of 10, 15, or 20 drops per milliliter that are typically used to deliver general IV solutions for adults.<\/p>\n

Medication cup:<\/strong> A small plastic or paper cup used to dispense oral medications. Some plastic medication cups have calibration marks for measuring medication amounts.<\/p>\n

Microdrip tubing:<\/strong> Gravity IV tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per milliliter.<\/p>\n

Military time:<\/strong> A method of measuring the time based on the full 24 hours of the day rather than two groups of 12 hours indicated by AM and PM.<\/p>\n

Oral syringe:<\/strong> A specific type of syringe used to measure and\/or administer medications via the oral route.<\/p>\n

Reconstitution:<\/strong> The process of adding a liquid diluent to a dry ingredient to make a liquid in a specific concentration.<\/p>\n

Syringe:<\/strong> A medical device used to administer parenteral medication into tissue or into the bloodstream. Syringes can also be used to withdraw blood or fluid.<\/p>","rendered":"

Dimensional analysis:<\/strong> Dimensional analysis is a problem-solving technique where measurements are converted to a different (but equivalent) unit of measure by multiplying with a fractional form of 1 to obtain a desired unit of administration.<\/p>\n

Drop factor:<\/strong>\u00a0The number of drops in one mL of solution when fluids or medications are administered using gravity IV tubing.<\/p>\n

Equivalency:<\/strong> Two values or quantities that are the same amount. For example, one cup is equivalent to eight ounces.<\/p>\n

Macrodrip tubing:<\/strong> Gravity IV tubing with drop factors of 10, 15, or 20 drops per milliliter that are typically used to deliver general IV solutions for adults.<\/p>\n

Medication cup:<\/strong> A small plastic or paper cup used to dispense oral medications. Some plastic medication cups have calibration marks for measuring medication amounts.<\/p>\n

Microdrip tubing:<\/strong> Gravity IV tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per milliliter.<\/p>\n

Military time:<\/strong> A method of measuring the time based on the full 24 hours of the day rather than two groups of 12 hours indicated by AM and PM.<\/p>\n

Oral syringe:<\/strong> A specific type of syringe used to measure and\/or administer medications via the oral route.<\/p>\n

Reconstitution:<\/strong> The process of adding a liquid diluent to a dry ingredient to make a liquid in a specific concentration.<\/p>\n

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