Calculations I and II (Ch 2 and 3 Rx17)

Question 1

What is the formula for mmols?

Answer 1

mmols = mg/MW

Question 2

How many mL in 1 fluid oz?

Answer 2

1 fluid oz =

29.57 mL ~ 30 mL

Question 3

How many oz/mL in 1 cup?

Answer 3

1 cup =
8 oz
236.56 ~ 240 mL

Question 4

How many oz/mL are in 1 pint?

Answer 4

1 pint =
16 oz
473 mL

Question 5

How many pints/mL are in 1 quart?

Answer 5

1 quart =
2 pints
946 mL

Question 6

How many quarts/mL are in 1 gallon?

Answer 6

1 gallon =
4 quarts
3785 mL

Question 7

How many grams are in 1 oz of weight?

Answer 7

1 oz weight =

28.4 g

Question 8

How many grams are in 1 lb?

Answer 8

1 lb =

454 g

Question 9

How many milligrams are in 1 grain?

Answer 9

1 grain =

64.8 mg

Question 10

How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

Answer 10

1 meter =

100 cm

Question 11

How many millimoles are in each milliequivalent (mEq) of K+, Na+, and other monovalent ions?

Answer 11

1 mEq of K+, Na+, or other monovalent ions =
1 mmol
If mEq are provided for potassium, and the answer requires mmol, use the SAME number

Question 12

How many millimoles are in each milliequivalent (mEq) of Ca++ and other divalent ions?

Answer 12

1 mEq of Ca++ or other divalent ions =
0.5 mmol
When mEq are provided for calcium, and the answer requires mmol, use HALF of the number