147 Best Medicine Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

At what point would you set your pump if the doctor ordered Magnesium Sulfate 4gm IV to be given over 20 minutes?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 14, 2020

The correct answer is 300ML/HR.
Since the stock comes at 40MG and you only need 1/10th of that:
4MG / 40 MG = 0.1
0.1 x 1000 =100
This means, 100ML
So you have 100ML...Read More

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Why is Disprin banned in the USA?

Anika Nicole, Wordsmith
Answered: Oct 04, 2018

Disprin is banned in almost all developed countries due to various reasons. Although, Disprin tablet is widely used by people to reduce pain, fever, headache, and sometimes for heart attacks,...Read More

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At what mL/HR would you set your pump?

Bobby Rickets, Content Reviewer
Answered: Mar 07, 2019

The correct answer is option 300mL/hr.
Since you need to give 4gm of magnesium sulfate over 20 minutes and it comes in 40gm/1000mL
You do the following:
Divide 4gm by 40gm and...Read More

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Are disprin and aspirin same medicines?

H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Sep 30, 2018

Yes, dispirin is the same thing as aspirin. Aspirin was once a brand name for acetylsalicylic acid. Aspirin has now gone into general use. Aspirin is now a general name like acetylsalicylic...Read More

1 Answer

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What point you would set your pump?

John Adney
Answered: Aug 31, 2017

6u/min x 60min/1hr = 360mu/hrx1hr/1000mu x500ml/10u=180ml/10hr=18ml/hr

2 Answers

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What is the purpose of pre-clinical testing?

John Smith
Answered: Aug 14, 2022

To verify that a drug is sufficiently safe and effective to be tested in humans.

1 Answer

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What is the rate of flow if the IV tubing delivers 20gtt/ml?

ChelsieA
Answered: Feb 21, 2017

Amount of Solution (mL) x Drop Factor (gtt/mL) =xgtt/min
Time (minutes)

***Don't forget to convert 1.5 L into mL AND 12 hours into minutes!
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What speed of IV pump will you set at?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Aug 29, 2018

Nurses and pharmacists are responsible for measuring and dispensing drugs that are appropriate to what the patient should receive during the time given based on the doctor’s decisions. When...Read More

2 Answers

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Can I take two different medicines at the same time?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 27, 2018

Yes, you can take 2 different medications at the same time. Many people take more than one medication at a time to treat different symptoms. Most drugs taken together do not alter the effec...Read More

1 Answer

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Which of the following (pain, itchiness, swelling, heat) is not a sign of inflammation?

Owenslm
Answered: Aug 14, 2022

Itchiness

1 Answer

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What is the difference between Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: Aug 06, 2020

Zyrtec and Zyrtec -D are one of the many medications that allow easing many symptoms of allergy that cannot be treated by just one conventional antihistamine. The generic name of Zyrtec is...Read More

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Is hydroxychloroquine a steroid?

K. Tanaka, Librarian
Answered: Aug 12, 2020

Medications like hydroxychloroquine are most times regarded as steroid-sparing agents. Their major function is to suppress the immune system. Although hydroxychloroquine is primarily used in the...Read More

6 Answers

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Which of these medical terms means to leak outside of a blood vessel?

RoggerFinch
Answered: Aug 14, 2022

Extravasate

1 Answer

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What is the difference between Ghanavati and Tablet in Ayurveda?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jun 18, 2019

Ayurveda is known to be an ancient health system, and it is still being practiced in different parts of the world right now as one of the healing systems that people can use properly. Various...Read More

1 Answer

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What does the phase 4 trial mean in drug/medicine testing?

John Smith
Answered: Aug 14, 2022

Phase 4 trials are typically when the product is finalized and submitted for patent protection

1 Answer

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