STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Children and Families Medication Administration Certification Training Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum 2010 Edition 1 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

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3 Household vs. metric terms 5ml = 1 tsp 5cc = 1 tsp 15ml = 1 Tbsp 15cc = 1 Tbsp 1ml = 1cc “ml” and “cc” are used interchangeably Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

4 Identify how weight is measured for medication administration Milligrams (mg) indicate the weight of the medication in a: Pill Capsule Tablet In a certain amount of liquid Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

5 Units for measuring liquid medication Liquid medication must be carefully measured using only standardized or calibrated measuring tools Measured in metric (“ml” or “cc”) or household (tsp or Tbsp) units Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

6 Using decimals Write a “0” in front of the decimal point for doses less than 1: Correct: 0.25 mg 0.5 mg Incorrect:.25mg.5mg Do not write a “0” after last number: Correct: 0.25 mg 1 mg Incorrect:0.250mg 1.0mg Write the decimal point clearly so that it is clearly visible Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

7 Verify that the dose on the LP’s order matches the pharmacy label and the MAR Is this a liquid medication? Do I need to convert mm/cc to tsp/Tbsp? 4 What dose does the MAR or pharmacy label say to give? 3 What is the concentration? 2 What dose is prescribed? 1 To verify that doses all match you will need to ask: Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5

8 Practice math for medication administration (click on the link below) Unit 5 Quiz Answers to: Unit 5 Quiz Recertification Review Guide, Unit 5 Back to “Recert Review” home page Forward to Unit 6