Common Conversions in Nursing Flashcards
1
Q
grams(g) - kilograms(kg)
A
1000g = 1kg
2
Q
grams(g) - milligrams(mg)
A
1g = 1000mg
3
Q
milligrams(mg) - micrograms(mcg)
A
1mg = 1000mcg
4
Q
grain(gr) - milligrams(mg)
A
1gr = 60mg 1gr = 65mg (Tylenol, Aspirin)
5
Q
gram(g) - grains(gr)
A
1g = 15gr
6
Q
kilogram(kg) - pound(lb)
A
1kg = 2.2lb
7
Q
drop(gtt) - minim(m)
A
1gtt = 1m
memorization tool - one drop is the minimum
8
Q
milliliter(ml) - cubic centimeter(cc)
A
1ml = 1cc
9
Q
milliliter(ml) - minim(m)
A
1ml = 15m
It took that lighweight 15 minutes to drink 1 mL of beer.
10
Q
liter(L) - milliliters(ml)
A
1L = 1000ml
11
Q
teaspoon(tsp) - milliliters(ml)
A
1tsp = 5ml
12
Q
teaspoon(tsp) - drops(gtts)
A
1tsp = 60gtts
13
Q
tablespoon(tbs) - milliliters(ml)
A
1tbs = 15ml
14
Q
tablespoon(tbs) - teaspoon(tsp)
A
1tbs = 3tsp
15
Q
fluid ounce(oz) - milliliters(ml)
A
1oz = 30ml
At 1:30, OZzy likes to drink MiLk
