Chapter 5: Dosage Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
conversion
A
finding equivalent values between two systems of measure
2
Q
metric system
A
the most widely used system of measure, based on the decimal system; all units in the system are determined as multiples of 10
3
Q
ratio and proportion
A
an equation in which a ratio containing two known equivalent amounts is on one side and a ratio containing the amount desired to convert and its unknown equivalent is on the other side
