Ch34 Pharmacology Math Flashcards
1 oz =_______ml
30 ml
5 cc = ______ ml
5 ml
100 mg = _________ gm
1 gm
1 kg =_______lb
2.2 lb
2.2 lb =________ kg
1 kg
1 mg =_________mcg
1000 mcg
5 cc =________ tsp
1 tsp
How do you convert kg to lbs ?
kegs x 2.2= lbs
How do you convert lbs to kg?
lbs divided by 2.2 = _____kg
How do you round to the nearest tenth?
Example: 1.46 = 1.5
If the tenths number is 5 or greater, round up the ones place
If the tenths number is less than 5, stay the same
How do You recognize a brand name/ trade name in a label?
Trademark, registered, capital, symbol
What is a scored tablet ?
Tablet that is manufactured with an impression or groove down the center of the tablet. It can be divided into two equal parts.
What is the significance of the lot number ?
If there is ever a recall on a medication, we can locate it back to that specific batch.
How do we calculate drug dosages? What formula?
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H X Q
5 ml = ______ tsp
1 tsp.