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pharmacology

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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.
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