Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
1 tablespoon = ?ml
A
15ml
2
Q
1 teaspoon = ?ml
A
5ml
3
Q
1 ounce = ?ml
A
30ml
4
Q
1 grain = ?mg
A
64.8mg
5
Q
How do you calculate the amount of solute needed to make a desire amount?
A
(% x desired volume (ml)) divided by 100 = g
6
Q
How is percent solution calculated?
A
(grams of solute x100) divided by volume of solution (ml)
7
Q
How is a change in concentration calculated?
A
C1 x V1 = C2 x V2
8
Q
How is a drip rate calculated?
A
(volume of infusion (ml) divided by time of infusion (min)) x drop factor (gtt/ml)
