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pharmacology
Question | Answer |
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the metric system quantifies weight in | kilograms (kg), grams (g), milligrams (mg), and micrograms (mcg) |
metric system measure volume in | deciliters (dL), liters (L), and milliliters 9mL) |
metric system in length is | kilometers (km), meters (m), centimeters (cm), and millimeters (mm). |
micro- | divide the base unit by 1,000,000 |
milli- | divide base unit by 1,000 |
centi- | divide base unit by 100 |
kilo- | times the base unit by 1,000 |
base unit is 5. what is it in kilo? | 5X1,000= 5,000 kilo |
1 mL | equivalent to household measurement 15 drops (gtt) and apothecary value 15 to 16 minims |
5 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 teaspoon (tsp) and apothecary 1 dram |
15 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) and apothecary 4 drams |
30 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 fluid ounce (oz), 2 tbsp. and apothecary 8 drams, 1 oz |
240 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 cup and apothecary 8 oz |
480 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 pint and apothecary 1 pint |
960 mL | equivalent to household measurement 1 quart and apothecary 1 quart |
3,830 (about 1 gallon) | equivalent to household measurement 1 gallon and apothecary 1 gallon |
1 kilogram | equivalent to household measurement 2.2 lbs and apothecary 2.2 lbs |
adult dosage calculation equation | desired/have X quantity= x |
if 15 mg equals 1 capsule then 30 mg equals how many capsules? | 2 capsules |
if 20 mg equals 1 capsule then 60 mg equals how many capsules? | 3 capsules |
pediatric dosage calculation equation | first convert childs weight to kg. |