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NHA CCMA Test > Measurements, Mathematical Conversions, Dosage Calculations > Flashcards

Measurements, Mathematical Conversions, Dosage Calculations Flashcards

1
Q

Micro-

A

Base Unit: divide 1,000,000

Decimal Value/Whole Number: 0.000001

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Milli-

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Base Unit: divide 1,000

Decimal Value/Whole Number: 0.0001

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Centi-

A

Base Unit: divide 100

Decimal Value/Whole Number: 0.01

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4
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Base Unit

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1

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5
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Kilo-

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Base Unit: x 1,000

Decimal Value/Whole Number: 1,000

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6
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Apothecary Measurements

A

15 grains=1,000 mg
1 minim=1 drop
1 dram=60 minims

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7
Q

Household

15 drops (gtt)

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Apothecary: 15 to 16 minims
Metric: 1mL

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Household

1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Apothecary: 1 dram
Metric: 5mL

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9
Q

Household

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

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Apothecary: 4 drams
Metric: 15mL

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10
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Household

1 fluid ounce (oz), 2 tbsp

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Apothecary: 8 drams, 1oz
Metric: 30mL

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11
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Household

1 cup

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Apothecary: 8oz
Metric: 240mL

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12
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Household

1 pint

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Apothecary: 1 pint
Metric: 480mL (about 500mL)

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Household

1 quart

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Apothecary: 1 quart
Metric: 960mL (about 1L)

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14
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Household

1 gallon

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Apothecary: 1 gallon
Metric: 3,830mL (about 1 gallon)

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Household

2.2 pounds (lb)

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Apothecary: 2.2 lb
Metric: 1 kilogram (kg)

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16
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gram to mg
mg to mcg

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1 gram=1,000 mg
1mg=1,000 mcg

17
Q

0.088 mg convert to mcg

A

0.088 x 1,000=88 mcg

18
Q

66 lb convert to kg

A

66 lb/ 2.2 lb =30 kg

19
Q

15 mL convert to tsp

A

15=5x=3 tsp

20
Q

50 mL convert to cap

A

50=25x=2 cap

21
Q

HINT

A

desired over have x quantity=Xq

22
Q

5 mg/kg/day divided into 4 doses for 88 lb child, available in meds 12.5 mg in 5mL

A

88=2.2X=40kg=5mg x 40kg=200/4=50mg/dose
5x50=12.5X=20mL

23
Q

Body Surface Area

BSA

A

calculates the dose for children under 12

BSA of child m^2/1.7 m^2 x adult dose = child’s dose

BSA of 0.7 and adult dose of 50mg=0.7m^2/1.7m^2 x 50mg =20.5 mg

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