CH 3: Measurement and Dosage Calculations

Question 1

Fraction

Answer 1

is a way of expressing parts that make up a whole

Question 2

Numerator

Answer 2

the number on top of the fraction

Question 3

Denominator

Answer 3

the number on the bottom of the fraction

Question 4

improper fraction

Answer 4

where the numerator is larger than the denominator - 4/3

Question 5

Proper Fraction

Answer 5

where the denominator is less than the numerator the value of a proper fraction is less than one- 3/4

Question 6

Mixed Number

Question 7

Dosage Range

Answer 7

the different amounts that can produce a therapeutic effect

Question 8

Convert

Question 9

1 LB

Answer 9

is equivalent to .45k4kg

Question 10

1g

Answer 10

1000 mg move the decimal to the right three places

Question 11

1mg

Answer 11

.001g move the decimal to the left 3 spots

Question 12

1kg

Answer 12

2.2 lbs

Question 13

16oz

Answer 13

1lbs

Question 14

3 teaspoons=

Answer 14

1 Tablespoon= 1/2 oz

Question 15

16 tablespoons=

Answer 15

1 cup=8 fl oz

Question 16

Fahrenheit

Answer 16

32 freezing 212 boiling
F=1.8XC +32

Question 17

Celsius

Answer 17

0 freezing and 100 boiling
C= F-32/1.8

Question 18

1tsp

Answer 18

5ml

Question 19

1Tsp

Answer 19

15ml

Question 20

on hand H

Answer 20

V (Vehicle)

Question 21

scored

Answer 21

pill is bisected into two parts