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  2. Drop (unit) - Wikipedia

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    Pharmacists have since moved to metric measurements, with a drop being rounded to exactly 0.05 mL (50 μL, that is, 20 drops per milliliter). In hospitals, intravenous tubing is used to deliver medication in drops of various sizes ranging from 10 drops/mL to 60 drops/mL.

  3. Retrograde urethrogram - Wikipedia

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    The subject lies down in a supine position. An 8 Fr Foley catheter is connected to a 50 ml syringe. The syringe is flushed to remove any air bubbles within the Foley catheter and the syringe. The tip of the catheter is then inserted into the urethra using aseptic technique until it is parked inside the navicular fossa.

  4. Loading dose - Wikipedia

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    On the first day, they'd have 100 mg in their system; their body would clear 10 mg, leaving 90 mg. On the second day, the patient would have 190 mg in total; their body would clear 19 mg, leaving 171 mg. On the third day, they'd be up to 271 mg total; their body would clear 27 mg, leaving 244 mg.

  5. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

  6. Syringe - Wikipedia

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    U-100 syringe sizes and markings. 1cc (1 mL) Syringe Holds maximum: 100 units [10] Numbered in: 10 unit increments [10] Smallest line measures 2 units: [11] BD [10] ReliOn [12] Monoject [13] (all but 31 gauge needle) Smallest line measures 1 unit: Easy Touch [14] Precision Sure Dose [13] 1/2cc (0.5 mL) Syringe Holds maximum: 50 units [15 ...

  7. Vial - Wikipedia

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    Vial of vaccine and syringe Examples of modern flat-bottomed plastic vials Sterile single-use vial of eye drops. A vial (also known as a phial or flacon) is a small glass or plastic vessel or bottle, often used to store medication in the form of liquids, powders, or capsules.

  8. Low dead space syringe - Wikipedia

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    The advent of the first low dead space syringe occurred with the creation of 1-ml syringes designed specifically for the administration of insulin. Then amongst the scare of HIV and rising concern of other communicable diseases to healthcare workers the creation of safety syringes occurred in 1988.

  9. Primary hyperoxaluria - Wikipedia

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    Rivfloza concentration is 160 mg/mL, and it is available in single dose prefilled syringes for patients above 50 kg and smaller dose vial for (0.5ml) or those less than 50 kg (pediatrics).The safety and effectiveness of Rivfloza have been established in pediatric patients aged 9 years and older. [19] [20]