Dimensional Analysis Flashcards
How many mL in 1 tsp?
5 mL per 1 teaspoon
How many mL in 1 tbsp?
15mL per 1 tablespoon
How many mL in 1 oz?
30 mL per ounce
How many lb in a kg?
2.2 lb in a kg
How many milligrams in a gram?
1000 milligrams in a gram
How many milliliters in a liter?
1000
How many micrograms in a milligram?
1000
A patient is ordered 240 mg of Verapamil to treat their hypertension. There are 120 mg per capsule. How many capsules will the nurse give to the patient? (round to the whole number)
2 capsules
A patient is ordered 600 mg of pentoxifylline. There are 400 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer to the patient? (round to the nearest tenth)
1.5 tablets
A patient is ordered 150 mg of Augmentin to be reconstituted and given. There are 75 mL in the bottle after it has been reconsituted and 125mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse give the patient (round to the nearest tenth).
6 mL
A patient is ordered to receive 0.5 mg of atropine for bradycardia. There are 400 mcg/mL. How many mLs of atropine will the nurse draw up? (round to the nearest hundredths)
1.25 mL
A health care provider orders acetaminophen 0.65 g PRN q6 hr temp > 101. There are 325mg per 1 tablet. How many tablets will you administer? (round to the whole number).
2 tablets
