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Measure Conversions
Penn Foster Pharmacology Measurement Conversions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gram | 1 |
| Kilogram (kg) | 1000 |
| Decigram (dg) | 1/10 |
| Centigram (cg) | 1/100 |
| Milligram (mg) | 1/1000 |
| Microgram (ug) | 1/1,000,000 (millionith) |
| Nanogram (ng) | 1/1,000,000,000 (billinonth) |
| Picogram (pg) | 1/1,000,000,000,000 (trillionth) |
| Milliequivalents (mEq) | How the concentration of a solution is expressed when dealing with electrolytes |
| Percent | Parts of solute per 100 parts of the solution |
| Percent w/v | The number of grams of solute in 100mL of solution |
| Percent w/w | The number of grams of solute in 100g of diluent (liquid or solid) |
| Percent v/v | The number of mL of solute in 100mL of the solution |
| How to convert from percent solution to mg/mL | Multiply the percentage by 10 |
| How to convert from mg/mL to percent solution | Divide mg/mL by 10 |
| mg% | equals mg/dL |