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68w m6 Phase 1 Systems of Measurement

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In today's medical environment, what is the most common unit of measurement? The Metric System
What is the metric system based on? The Decimal System, in which divisions and multiples of ten are used.
What are the three basic units of the metric system? Gram (solids), Liter(fluid), and Meter(length)
Abreviation for Kilogram kg
Abreviation for Gram g or G
Abreviation for miligram mg
Abreviation for liter L
Abreviation for milliliter mL
What are the two guidlines for using decimals? 1.Place a zero in front of decimal point when there is not a whole number preceding it. 2.Adding unnecessary zeros can lead to errors.
Where is the quantity written in the metric system? Always written before the abbreviation or symbol for a unit of measure.
What is a kilogram used for? Weight only. (not medications)
mL (milliliter) is often used interchangeably with what other unit of measurement? CC
1kg(kilograms) equals how many g(grams) 1000g(grams)
1g (gram) equals how many mg(miligrams) 1000mg(miligrams)
1L(Liter) equals how many ml(milliliters) 1000ml(milliliters)
250mL equals how many L 0.25L
0.25kg equals how many g 250g
What is the first system of measurement used by pharmacists (apothecaries) and physicians? The Apothecary System.
1kg equals how many grams? 1000g
1g eqauls how many milligrams? 1000mg
1mg equals how many micrograms? 1000 mcg
1L equals how many milliliter? 1000 ml
How many ounces in a cup? 8
How many cups in a quart? 4
How many milliliters in 1 ounce? 30
How many ml in a teaspoon? 5ml
How many ml in a tablespoon? 15ml
The formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit? F=(Cx1.8)+32
The formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius? C=(F-32)/1.8
The formula for converting pounds(lbs) to kilograms(kg)? K=lbs/2.2
The abbreviation of international units? IU or U
What unit of measurement has no conversion to another system and is specific to the drug which it is used? milliequivalents(mEq)
How much 1grain(gr) in millgrams(mg)? 60mg
How much is 1/8grain(gr) in milligrams(mg)? 7 1/2mg
Grains can only be written in what two forms? Whole numbers and fractions.
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