Medical math Flashcards

1
Q

kilo

A

1,000

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2
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hecto (hector is 100)

A

100

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3
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deka

A

10

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4
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deci

A

0.1

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5
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centi (centurian)

A

0.01

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6
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milli

A

0.001

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7
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micro (the number)

A

0.000001

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8
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prefix pneumonic (KHDDCMM)

A

Kitty Hawk Doesn’t Drink Canned Milk Much - kilo, hecto, deka, deci, centi, milli, micro

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9
Q

abbreviation for gram

A

g

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10
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abbreviation for milliliter

A

mL

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11
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abbreviation for liter

A

L

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12
Q

converting smaller to larger

A

move decimal point 3 spaces to left

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13
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converting larger to smaller

A

move decimal point 3 spaces to right

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14
Q

1 kg is how many grams

A

1000

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15
Q

1 gram is how many milligrams

A

1000

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16
Q

1 mg is how many micrograms

A

1000

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17
Q

1 liter is how many millilters

A

1000

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18
Q

1 millilter is how many liters

A

0.001

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19
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1 meter is how many centimeters (you need 100 cents for the meter)

A

100

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20
Q

1 millimeter is how many meters (this is also 1000)

A

0.001

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21
Q

teaspoon is how many mL (Milli likes 5 teaspoons)

A

5 mL

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22
Q

a tablespoon is how many mL

A

15 mL

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23
Q

a measuring cup is how many ounces

A

8 oz

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24
Q

1 inch = how many cm

A

2.5 cm

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25
Q

1 ounce is how many mL

A

30 mL

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26
Q

1 pt is how many ounces

A

16 oz

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27
Q

1 qt is how many ounces

A

32 oz

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28
Q

1 cup is how many oz

A

8 oz

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29
Q

16 oz is how many lbs

A

1 lb

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30
Q

2.2 lb is how many kg

A

1 kg (1000 g)

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31
Q

1 in is how many cm

A

2.5 cm

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32
Q

larger to smaller conversion, you need to…

A

multiply

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33
Q

to convert from smaller to larger, you need to…

A

divide

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34
Q

dimensional analysis

A

use a fraction and cancel the one you don’t want

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35
Q

conversion factor method

A

1 kg = 2.2 lb, just divide.

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36
Q

ratio and proportion (the ratio is mean)

A

1 kg: 2.2 lbs = x kg: 110 lbs i.e means and extremes

37
Q

1 pint is how many ounces

A

16 oz

38
Q

1 pint is how many ml (500 milis are pint sized)

A

500 ml

39
Q

1 ounce is how many tablespoons

A

2 tablespoons

40
Q

1 pt is how many mL

A

500 mL

41
Q

1 qt is how many pts

A

2 pt

42
Q

1 qt is how many mililiters?

A

1000 ml (really 960)

43
Q

converting C to F (they multiply first)

A

multiply and then add

44
Q

convert F to C (the subtract first in the US)

A

subtract and then divide

45
Q

the formula method (the formula at DQ)

A

D/H x Q = X

46
Q

dimensional analysis method

A

ratio

47
Q

1 cc is how many mL?

A

1

48
Q

how many mL in one gram? (Millie wants a gram for $10)

A

10 mL

49
Q

0.015 as percent

A

1.5 percent - remember just move the decimal 2 places to the right

50
Q

2 is what percent of 600

A

2 divided by 600, answer times 100 = .33%

51
Q

find percent how? 20 is what % of 100

A

20 divided by 100, answer times 100 = 20

52
Q

a client weights 275 before dieting, and 250 after dieting. What is the percent of change?

A

25 lbs divided by 275, answer times 100 = 9%

53
Q

roman numerals acronym

A

lovely cats don’t meow (LCDM) 50, 100, 500, 1000)

54
Q

insulin is never given in what measurement?

A

mL, it’s always given in units

55
Q

1 centimeter is how many mm?

A

10 mm

56
Q

pound is how many ounces?

A

16

57
Q

.4 pounds to ounces

A

multiply .4 times 16 (16 oz in a lb)

58
Q

how many ounces in a kilogram? (Kill 35 ounces)

A

35.27

59
Q

how many tsp in 1 T?

A

3 tsp in 1 T

60
Q

is miligrams or grams smaller?

A

milligram is smaller

61
Q

is gram or kilogram bigger?

A

kilogram

62
Q

king henry died drinking chocolate milk micro

A

kilo, hecto, deca, deci, centi, and milli

63
Q

rapid acting insulin label

A

has nothing on it

64
Q

R on insulin label (Robin is not short)

A

short acting insulin

65
Q

N on insulin label (intermediate is normal)

A

intermediate acting

66
Q

nothing on label but subcutaneous only

A

long acting insulin

67
Q

gtt is a drop, therefore CANNOT…

A

be a decimal, always round up

68
Q

smallest unit of measure is…

A

drop

69
Q

1 tablespoon is how many teaspoons?

A

3

70
Q

1 oz is how many tablespoons?

A

2

71
Q

1 pint is how many cups?

A

2

72
Q

1 quart is how many cups?

A

4 cups

73
Q

1 cup is how many milliliters? (Millie made $240 off of one cup)

A

240

74
Q

normal saline .9% is..

A

2 tsp salt in 4 cups of water

75
Q

acetic acid (.25%)

A

3 tablespoons of white vinegar in 4 cups of water

76
Q

one cup is how many OUNCES

A

8 oz

77
Q

mEq is…

A

milliequivalent

78
Q

end my epi

A

outer to inner

79
Q

5 1/4 - find the ratio

A

21:4 change it to an improper fraction first - 21/4

80
Q

5 1/4 - find the percentage

A

change to improper fraction - 21/4 - then find decimal - 5.25 - then multiply by 100 - 525%

81
Q

how many mg in a grain? (grainy sight at 60)

A

60 mg

82
Q

1 minim (mini drop)

A

1 drop

83
Q

how many mL in a dram? (dramarama at 4)

A

4 mL

84
Q

in apothecary, symbol is placed where?

A

in front - gr 7 1/2

85
Q

in apothecary, fractions are expressed as…

A

fractions or roman numerals

86
Q

how many mg in a grain? Milli is also grainy at 60

A

60 (but measurements are not exact, it’s actually 64)

87
Q

flow rate just means…

A

gtt/min

88
Q

IV tubing Calibration

A

requires 10, 15, or 20gtt to equal 1mL - routine for adult IV

89
Q

mini-microdrop set

A
  • Used when more exact measurement needed
    • commonly used in pediatric patients
    • Requires 60gtt to equal 1mL