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CONVERTING HOUSEHOLD UNITS AND METRIC You’ll find yourself having to convert between household and metric units when you calcula ...
There are two methods nurses can use to calculate the desired dose. These are the formula method or the ratio-proportion method. ...
Example: Diltiazem (Cardizem) 60 mg PO b.i.d. On hand are 30 mg tablets. Ratio and Proportion Method: Prescribed: Amoxicillin 10 ...
For example, the prescriber might order Demerol 45mg IM prn to alleviate the patient’s pain. The Demerol label states 75 mg/mL. ...
Medical prescription: 250 ml 5% D/W to infusion over 10 hours. Drip fac- tor 60. Total fluid = 250 mL(cc) Drip factor = 60 gtts/ ...
There are two methods that are used to calculate a dose. These are the formula method and the ratio-proportion method. Both use ...
Ordered: 1 liter of NS q 7h. Available 1 liter of NS and IV tubing with a drip factor of 10. You would regulate the IV at 23.8 ...
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8 CHAPTER 125 Herbal Therapy Ever wonder how people survived centuries ago when there wasn’t a local phar- macy and the local ph ...
fact that herbs are exempt from the government regulations imposed on the phar- maceutical industry. Herbs are plants or parts o ...
Forms of Herbal Therapies Herbs are plants or parts of plants that contain medicinal qualities. Some herbs can be taken as whole ...
Herbal capsule is another common form of herbal therapy. The herb is dried and pulverized into a powder that is placed inside th ...
Lithium, which is a commonly prescribed psychiatric medication, elevates the therapeutic effect of Lithium and can result in a t ...
After choosing a nursing diagnosis that is related to herbal therapy, the nurse plans for the proper intervention. The goals are ...
Keep herbs away from children. Use fresh herbs. Don’t delay seeking healthcare if you experience adverse symptoms. Herbs are no ...
DONG QUAI (ANGELICA SINESIS) Dong Quai is used for menstrual cramps and to regulate the menstrual cycle. In rare instances, Dong ...
nition(thinking) and may be helpful in Alzheimer’s disease, early stroke, and Raynaud’sphenomenon (circulatory disorder). In rar ...
SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS) Dry sage leaves are used to heal wounds. Tea made from sage leaves soothes a sore throat when gargled. ...
Summary Herbal therapy is the use of plants called herbs to treat symptoms and diseases. The government and the medical communit ...
Chamomile should not be taken by a patient who is allergic to ragweed. (a) True (b) False Peppermint relieves migraine headache ...
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