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MCPHS-Calculations
MCPHS-Calculations Equations
What to calculate | Calculation |
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Valence of Na? | 1 |
Valence of K? | 1 |
Valence of Ammonium? | 1 |
Valence of Ca? | 2 |
Valence of Aluminum? | 3 |
How are mEq found? | 1 mEq = (MW in mg) / (Valence) |
How does the number of mEq differ when calculated for a compound or an individual ion of the compound? | It doesn't, the number of mEq is the same rather it is calculated for a compound or an ion of the compound |
How are mmols found? | 1mmol = MW in mg |
How are mOsmols found? | (MW in mg) / (# of particles in solution) |
How is Osmolarity found? | ((g / L) / MW) * (# of species) * (1000) |
How is normal serum osmolality found? | 2 * (Na + K) + (BUN / 2.8) + (Glucose / 18) |
How is daily water requirement calculated? | (1500 ml H2O) / ( m^2 BSA) or 32 ml / kg for adults |
What is the temp conversion calculation? | 9C = 5F -160 |