Conversions/Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
Young’s Rule
A
Age of child / age of child + 12 x adult dose
2
Q
Clarks Rule
A
Weight of child (Ib) / 150 Ib x adult dose
3
Q
Amount of higher % needed
( volume or weight )
A
Part need of higher % / total parts x desired volume or weight
4
Q
Amount of lower % needed
(Volume or weight)
A
Part need of lower % / total parts x desired volume or weights
5
Q
Total parts
A
Parts needed of higher % + parts needed of lower %
6
Q
Amount of diluent
A
(DV x DW) - (SV x SW)
7
Q
Diluting Liquids
A
SV x SP = DV x DP
8
Q
mg/kg/day
A
Number of milligrams to give / per kilogram (child’s weight) / per daily dose
9
Q
2.2 Ibs
A
1 kilogram
10
Q
Temperature Conversion
A
5F - 160 = 9C
11
Q
1 ml
A
20 gtts
12
Q
5 ml
A
100 gtts or 1 tsp
13
Q
15 ml
A
1 tbsp or 1/2 oz
14
Q
30 ml
A
1 oz or 2 tbsp
15
Q
240 ml
A
1 cup or 8 oz
