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NUR 2206 Med calculations & conversions

1. What is metrology?


The science of measurement.

-DRUGS CAN BE LETHAL WEAPONS!!!
-There is a fine line between correct doses & deadly or toxic effects especially in children

2. what should it look like when you lead with a zero before a decimal point


0.5 mg NOT .5 mg

3. what should it look like when never ending with a zero after a decimal point


5 mg NOT 5.0 mg

4. What can happen if zeros are used incorrectly?


an accidental 10-fold over- dose of medication is possible.

5. What are common formula methods


(dose on hand)/(quant on hand) = (dose desir) / x(quantit desir)

(dose desir)/(dose on hand) x quantity on hand = desired quant

6. What is the common meaure(s) for length, volume, & weight


length = meter (m)

volume = liter (l)
weight = gram (G, preferred)

, 7. What are common pre-fixes in measurement?


centi, milli, micro, kilo

8. How to convert when in the metric system?

move decimals**

9. How to convert larger to smaller


Larger (Kg)-Smaller (G)


to the right are multiplying


1Kg = 1000G, 1G = 1000mg, 1mg = 1000 micrograms

10. How to convert smaller to larger


Smaller (G)-Larger (Kg)


to the left are dividing


1000 micrograms = 1 mg, 1000 mg = 1 G, 1000 G = 1 Kg

11. What are household measurements?


tsp., Tbsp., gtts., cup

12. Baby weighs 880G

what is the baby's weight in Kg?

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